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A History of Royal Jubilees

In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.

The Princes in the Tower

Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?

Thomas Cromwell

The life and death of Henry VIII’s 'most faithful servant'

Anne of Cleves

Henry VIII's wife number four, but so much more

Katherine Parr

The remarkable life of Henry VIII’s last Queen

LGBT Royal Histories

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces

Queen Charlotte

Wife of George III and mother to 15 children

Queen Victoria

From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen

Henry VIII’s kitchens at Hampton Court

Henry VIII's food factory, preparing up to 1,000 meals a day