The Latest Breaking News from Royal Armouries

5 weird armours from history

For the medieval knight, armour was essential. It provided protection on the battlefield and signified status and rank.

The Conversation · Feb 17

New stamps celebrate ‘magnificent’ items in Royal Armouries collection

Royal Mail said the stamps show examples of craftsmanship, engineering and high fashion.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Nine-pound bronze cannon stolen from Royal Armouries collection

A pair of mounted sword bayonets, worth £500, also went missing while on loan.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Leeds: Festivals, family days and club nights happening this weekend

From themed club nights at Pryzm and Doll House to family fun days, festivals and afternoon tea, there is plenty happening in Leeds over the four-day bank holiday weekend

Leeds Live · Jun 1, 2022

Royal Armouries Leeds Easter jousting tournament announced with four days of battling knights

Skilled medieval warriors from UK, Norway and Portugal to compete in international tournament

Leeds Live · Apr 7, 2022

Queen withdrew swords headed for Kremlin ahead of Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Royal Collection, along with the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds and other museums in Europe, have withdrawn items meant to be displayed in Moscow

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Queen joins cultural boycott of Russia by withholding swords destined for Moscow

Royal Collection withdrew permission for loan in February as troops gathered near Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2022