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Queen Elizabeth Told a Royal Biographer That She Didn’t Recall Saying One of Her Most Famous Quotes: “Sounds More Like Queen Victoria”

The late Queen thought she was misquoted, according to author Gyles Brandreth.

Marie Claire

Meet Victoria Gowramma: Indian princess who grew up inside Buckingham Palace and became the first royal to convert to Christianity, had Queen Victoria as her godmother

The tale of Princess Gowramma, daughter of the last Raja of Kodagu, begins with her baptism in London, where Queen Victoria assumed the role of her godmother and named her Victoria Gowramma. After marrying Colonel John Campbell and having a daughter, she encountered societal bias due to her appearance. Tragically,…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Queen Victoria: "The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of..." - inspiring life lessons by Empress of India and Grandmother of Europe on self-confidence, self-worth and why other people's opinions shouldn't control your life

Quote of the day by Queen Victoria: Queen Victoria reigned as the United Kingdom's monarch for many years. She became queen in 1837 and her reign defined the Victorian Age. Victoria's early life was shaped by a strict system which isolated her. She learned to rule independently after her accession…

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Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history

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King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace after £370m refurbishment

The decision has been taken partly to increase public access to the landmark, which is popular with visitors

The Independent UK

Clarence House to remain King’s London home when Buckingham Palace work complete

Charles and Camilla will not live at Buckingham Palace when the £369 million refurbishment is finished, it emerged as royal accounts were published.

The Independent UK

Royal shake-up: Key points from latest accounts as King Charles makes huge Buckingham Palace decision

Latest royal accounts reveal cost of royal family to the public purse - and how much King Charles and Prince William pay in tax

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From Sussex to Scotland, my road trip through four centuries of British holidays

A 1,600-mile journey to the wild peaks of Scotland, via Llandudno’s Victorian promenade and the bright lights of Blackpool proved an eye-opener in more ways than one

The Guardian - UK

From Queen Elizabeth's astrologer to Norway's clairvoyant princess: Royals drawn to the supernatural

From astrology and alchemy to spirit communication and angelic visions, the supernatural has fascinated royalty for centuries. Kings, queens and emperors have consulted astrologers, sought guidance from mystics and pursued extraordinary claims that promised healing, hidden knowledge or even immortality. While some of these practices were once regarded as legitimate…

The Times of India

Meet William Constable: The unsung pioneer of photography who helped pave the way for portraiture

Constable was a 19th-century daguerreotype photographer who captured the first ever photo of British royalty

Digital Camera World

‘Exceptional’ tartan archive gifted to the nation

The collection includes tartans created for Queen Victoria.

Evening Standard

From Stonehenge to Whitby Abbey: 40 fascinating historical sites in England to visit this summer

Up and down the country are the sites of epic battles, mysterious ancient monuments and ruins from bygone eras. Discover a selection of English Heritage sites in your area with our bumper guide

The Guardian - UK

The charming Canadian island where you’ll find art, literature and plenty of potatoes

Perhaps best known as the land of Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island offers an Atlantic coast getaway with a surprisingly varied culinary scene – as Rosalyn Jeffery discovers during a stay in Charlottetown

The Independent UK

81 Victorian Era Photos That Might Change How You See The Period (New Pics)

Some people become obsessed with Ancient Egypt. Others can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire (this is supposedly true for men, according to the internet's inside joke). But the folks over at "Random Victorian Stuff" think that the British Empire under Queen Victoria's rule is the most interesting period. Here…

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Exhibition to tell story of Punjabi princess and pioneering suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh

The Last Princesses of Punjab opens on Thursday at Kensington Palace

Evening Standard

Late Queen’s private rooms at Scottish palace to open to visitors for first time

The public will able to tour Elizabeth II’s Dressing Room, Sitting Room and Royal Breakfast Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

The Conversation

Communal bathing was a public good. Then it got hijacked by wellness culture

Bathhouses are making a wave in Australia and overseas. And it’s not an isolated trend; it reflects the broader advancement of the global wellness economy, which some reports suggest is outpacing even IT and sport in growth.

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth Didn't "Gravitate" Toward Amethysts, Except For One Show-Stopping Brooch With Ties to Queen Victoria

Jewelry expert Oliver Hobart tells 'Marie Claire' that the Kent Amethyst Brooch was worn "in carefully considered moments."

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Prince Harry keeps this royal Christmas tradition going for Archie and Lilibet even after moving to California

The Royal Family celebrate the festive season with specific customs and one of them can be traced back to Queen Victoria's reign

Evening Standard

Camilla joins youngsters in Queen Victoria’s former sled at Clarence House party

The children also helped decorate a tree and received presents from Santa.

Marie Claire

Former Royal Butler Reveals Kate's "Bold" Tiara Choice Holds a Secret Message About Her "Very Different" Life as Future Queen

"Kate knows what her future is," says The King's former butler, Grant Harrold.

Marie Claire

Queen Camilla Solves the Mystery of the Missing Tiara in a Show-Stopping Outfit at State Banquet

The Queen wore a rich teal gown with one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite tiaras.

Marie Claire

Princess Kate Pulls Off Her Biggest Tiara Surprise Ever in Queen Victoria's Historic Ruby-and-Diamond Circlet and a Dazzling Caped Gown

Talk about a royal mic drop.

Evening Standard

William and Kate welcome German president and his wife to UK for start of state visit

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender landed at Heathrow Airport where they were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales

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Viral Reddit Post Reveals The True Faces Of 10 People From The 1700s

A recent Reddit post that went viral, receiving more than 111,000 upvotes and 2,900 comments, reminded the internet that some people from that era actually lived long enough to be photographed.

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