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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at King Henry VIII's beloved royal palace on the Thames. Features the people who care for the palace, its parklands and historic rooms, and how they cope with the ...