Throughout British history, coronation ceremonies have been a significant moment where history, divinity and power converge ...

Only two British monarchs—Edward V, who vanished while being held at the Tower of London in 1483, and Edward VIII, who abdicated before he could be formally crowned—have forgone coronations.

The British monarchy is never lacking in history and custom, and while it's been speculated that many of those traditions could be subject to change under the reign of King Charles III, ...

British royal history dates back to the 10th century, ... Explore how the royal family has shaped their image with photography, from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana to Prince Harry.

The British Crown appears to the historian much stronger in 1935 than it did in 1835, or even in 1875. Many of Maurois’ other observations also hold true. “Loyalty to the monarchy in England ...

Review: The British monarchy’s fraught (and sometimes bloody) history with Catholicism Anthony D. Andreassi May 04, 2023 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip after her coronation in 1953 ...

The British royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace, ... And history is full of examples of what happens when it tips too far in one direction or another.

Coronation: A History of the British Monarchy, by Roy Strong. Roy Strong, a historian and former director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, was only 16 when he stood on the Victoria Embankment in ...

Their extensive history makes for countless books about the royal family to devour and add to your to-read stack, whether you love, hate, or feel ambivalent toward the royals.

St. Edward’s Crown, which dates back to the restoration of the monarchy in 1661 under Charles II, is used only during the coronation and weighs a hefty 5 pounds.