The Countess of Salisbury’s appointment as governess to the four-year-old Princess Mary, Henry and Catherine’s only surviving child, in 1520 seemed to set the seal on her triumph. But she was soon to ...

Henry VIII had many lovers but one played a role so crucial, it altered the course of British history forever.

Ryan Brown is the 423rd Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London and is from Lisburn.

Alexandra Palace is all set for a fun-filled festive season kicking off this November with activities on offer for all ages ...

King Farouk of Egypt’s life was a brutal lesson that “the bigger they are, the harder they fall.” From birth, the ruler’s whole world was a procession of luxury, debauchery, and extravagance, but this ...

Explore the best things to do in London, England in 3 days based on recommendations from local experts. Day 1 U.S. News Insider Tip: A short stroll from Hyde Park Corner will take you to The Grenadier ...

If you're on the lookout for a festive day out the whole family can enjoy, then Ashridge House: Illuminated might just answer ...

Henry VIII (1491 – 1547) is perhaps the most well known of all England’s monarchs, notably for the fact that he had six wives and beheaded two of them. Besides presiding over sweeping changes that ...

Just north of the Royal Albert Hall and northwest of Buckingham Palace sit Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens: a stretch of green bisected by West Carriage Drive. Hyde Park was once the recreational ...

Description of events leading up to the death of Mary, Queen of Scots. The relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth. I. Elizabeth I saw Mary, Queen of Scots as a threat and was keen to ...

Daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. A devout Catholic ... The country was plunged into a bitter blood bath, which is why she is remembered as Bloody Mary. She died in 1558 at Lambeth ...