The Latest Breaking News from the Tower of London

City of London wins approval to build skyscrapers near Tower of London

Conservationists argued that the new builds will impact views of the Tower of London

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Tower of London 'at risk' of being added to UNESCO danger list 'unless skyscraper plans changed'

Historic England says there is ‘serious concern’ about the famous landmark due to the size of potential future skyscrapers

Evening Standard · Sep 3

The Tower of London will open 25,000 architectural drawings to the public for the first time after nearly 1,000 years

The Tower of London, a fortress standing on the banks of the River Thames for close to a thousand years, is preparing for one of the biggest changes in its recent history. Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that manages the site, has launched a new initiative called Tomorrow's Tower, aimed…

The Times of India · Jul 21

Tower of London reopens after apple crumble thrown at crown jewels display

Four people arrested after civil-resistance group Take Back Power protest against inequality in the UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025

Protesters ‘throw crumble and custard’ at Crown Jewels display case in Tower of London stunt

Take Back Power, which says it campaigns for higher taxes on the wealthy, claimed it was behind the act

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

China slams UK for delaying decision again on massive new London mega embassy

The proposed structure at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, would be the largest embassy in Europe, covering 20,000 square metres.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025

Which side do you wear a poppy on and what are different coloured poppies for?

Remembrance Sunday is fast approaching and it's time to wear your poppy with pride

Woman & Home · Nov 1, 2025

Chinese embassy decision will consider ‘all relevant issues’, says minister

The Joint Committee on National Security Strategy had urged Steve Reed to reject Beijing’s plans to build a new embassy near the Tower of London.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

UK 'Princes In The Tower' Murder Probe Clears Richard III

It is one of history's most intriguing "murders" -- the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young princes from the Tower of London.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025

The Princes in the Tower: Has Richard III historian finally solved the 500-year-old mystery?

It is perhaps the greatest of all cold cases: who was responsible for the death of the two Princes in the Tower?

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025