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Mary Queen of Scots portrait by François Clouet. Photo Credit: © Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Mary Queen of Scots Buried At Westminster Abbey In London

15 Feb 2019
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While it’s true that Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I never met in real life as they appear to in Josie Rourke’s film Mary Queen of Scots, today you can visit their burial sites under the same roof in London’s glorious Gothic church Westminster Abbey.  Often confused with...
An aerial panorama of Leeds Castle. Photo Credit: © Chensiyuan via Wikimedia Commons.

History Of Leeds Castle Celebrating Its 900th Anniversary

05 Feb 2019
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This year, Leeds Castle in picturesque Kent is celebrating its 900th anniversary, and with celebrations in full swing, it’s a perfect opportunity to visit and to enjoy its many attractions. Below you’ll learn all about the history of Leeds Castle and what activities you can...
Windsor Castle at sunset as viewed from the Long Walk in Windsor, England. Photo Credit: © David Iliff via Wikimedia Commons.

History Of Windsor Castle

17 Jul 2018
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One of the most famous castles in London and really all of England is Windsor Castle which has a long detailed and fascinating history. The castle itself has been occupied for a very long time – for a millennia in fact, ever since the legendary William the Conqueror ordered for...
Hampton Court Palace: The Great Gate. Photo Credit: © Luke Nicolaides via Wikimedia Commons.

History of Hampton Court Palace

10 Jul 2018
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Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames and is considered an architectural marvel. And as one of the monuments of the Tudor period, the history of Hampton Court Palace is an interesting one. It’s not a typical royal palace in London,...
Kensington Palace with Victoria Statue. Photo Credit: © Shisha-Tom via Wikimedia Commons.

Inside Kensington Palace, A Royal Palace In The Heart of London

03 Jul 2018
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One of the most stunning royal retreats in the entirety of England, Kensington Palace was originally a relatively modest suburban villa until it was bought by King William III in the 17th-century. This gorgeous palace is a beautiful destination with perfect grounds and a specific...
Some of the British Crown Jewels including

Visiting The British Crown Jewels At The Tower of London

26 Jun 2018
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Throughout the ages, British monarchs have donned and displayed various jewels, regalia, and treasures that have been collectively dubbed as the British Crown Jewels. They have a long, detailed, and quite turbulent history about them, and most of today’s collection dates back to...
Westminster Abbey: North Facade, built in Gothic style. Photo Credit: © MathKnight and Zachi Evenor via Wikimedia Commons.

History of Westminster Abbey, a Royal Church in London

19 Jun 2018
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The most important church in all of England for the British monarch, Westminster Abbey has been around for a very, very long time – one thousand years to be more precise. It’s also one of the most important historic buildings as well and walking inside the building and on its...
Buckingham Palace: The front façade, the East Front originally constructed by Edward Blore and completed in 1850. Photo Credit: © David Iliff via Wikimedia Commons.

Inside Buckingham Palace, The British Monarch’s London Residence & Administrative Offices

12 Jun 2018
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Arguably the most iconic building in the entire United Kingdom, as well as one of the most well known in the world, Buckingham Palace is a royal palace situated in the heart of London. It has been the London residence of the British sovereign for almost 200 years, and it has held...
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