Queen Victoria had several wards and godchildren from British colonies, including Africa and India. The godchildren were treated like family, but also subject to strict control, according to ...

Here, what to know about the dramatic Oriental Circlet Tiara.

In March 2026, Kensington Palace will open a landmark exhibition, centring on the life of Queen Victoria’s Punjabi ...

Kate Middleton shimmered from head to toe in a Jenny Packham gown and historic tiara from the British royal family 's vault ...

In the history of the United Kingdom, there have been 11 royal consorts. Of those 11, just three have been men—Prince George (married to Queen Anne), Prince Albert (married to Queen Victoria), and ...

Two very different books examine the reigns and legacies of Victoria and Elizabeth II. By Geoffrey Wheatcroft Geoffrey Wheatcroft is the author, most recently, of “Bloody Panico!: Or, Whatever ...

The tiara has been handed down and changed through generations of the queens of the royal family.

If you’re in need of describing a prudish person with antiquated ideas, Victorian makes for a handy moniker. Its namesake queen embodied the term—a woman of virtuous morality whose enduring image is ...

The story goes that Prince Albert brought the tradition over from Germany, but the real story is a little more complicated ...

Today, the tiara is primarily worn by Queen Silvia, though several of the king’s sisters and the late Princess Lilian have ...

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story mixes fictional storytelling with historical accuracy, depicting the queen's ...