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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.