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A History of Royal Jubilees

In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.

9 surprising facts about the Tower of London Moat

The Tower of London Moat wasn’t always the dry ditch that it is today. Did you know it was once filled with fish? Or that it has been used as an allotment? Here are 9 surprising facts about the moat at the Tower of London.

John Blanke

A Black musician at the Tudor court

Queen Anne

A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy

Queen Victoria

From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen

Coronations Past and Present

An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years

Tower of London remembers

First World War centenary commemorations at the Tower of London

Catalina of Motril

A Tudor servant with one of English history’s greatest secrets

Katherine of Aragon

Katherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. In her eyes, she was his only Queen.