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The royal crown branded on enslaved Africans: Britain’s monarchy and the slave trade

From Elizabeth I’s backing of early voyages to royal investment in trafficking companies, generations of monarchs were central to Britain’s slave trade

The Guardian - UK

In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British rule

New York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities for commerce, while its position connected Atlantic shipping with inland trade routes. The English recognized that controlling New York meant gaining an important economic and geographic foothold in North America.

The Economic Times

OPINION - London was warned about the Great Fire of 1666 — this summer is a wake-up call

As Britain faces record-breaking summer heat, historical novelist Jack Jewers reflects on the ignored warnings before the Great Fire of London in 1666—and why history is repeating itself

Evening Standard

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PETA Asks King Charles To Drop His Name From Spaniel Dog Breed, Saying It Encourages 'Painful' Breeding

PETA has urged King Charles to remove his name from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, arguing that the royal association contributes to health issues caused by selective breeding.

International Business Times UK

We’re going to party like it’s 1629… the masques, the music and the mayhem of Banqueting House

What music soundtracked 17th-century England? Ahead of a DJ set in Banqueting House, Georgia Mann looks at the wild, the experimental, the melancholic – and why a theorbo caused a security alert

The Guardian - UK

How the British Royal Family makes money: The Duchy, Sovereign Grant and private wealth explained

The British monarchy's financial foundation is composed of the Sovereign Grant and a series of private estates. King Charles III alongside Prince William has revealed substantial tax contributions. The Sovereign Grant, sourced from Crown Estate profits, finances official royal functions and palace maintenance. Income is also generated through the Duchies…

The Times of India

First pelicans in 360 years hatch in St James’s Park London

Birds have been in the park since the Russian ambassador gave King Charles II two in 1664 – but none ever bred there

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Royal family marks King’s official birthday with Trooping the Colour

The Princess of Wales and her children joined the Queen and thousands of spectators at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall.

Evening Standard

Trooping the Colour 2026: Royals gather on Buckingham Palace balcony for Red Arrows flypast as crowds cheer

Royal family joins thousands of spectators for Trooping the Colour display of pomp and pageantry

Evening Standard

King Charles and Queen Camilla join royal family at Trooping the Colour parade

The colour – regimental flag – being trooped this year is the King’s Colour of the Grenadier Guards

The Independent UK

King’s official birthday to be celebrated with Trooping the Colour

The new Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is expected to be among the spectators.

Evening Standard

No drinking tonight, jokes King to Grenadier Guards ahead of Trooping the Colour

Charles praised the guardsmen in his role as the regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief when he visited his King’s Company at Lille Barracks in Aldershot.

Evening Standard

Former Royal Butler Says Prince William Could "Scrap" One Longstanding Royal Tradition as King For a Good Reason

Grant Harrold says there will be "less practical need" for one event.

Marie Claire

Who Will Join King Charles at the Trooping the Colour 2026? Full Royal Lineup Revealed Minus One Family Member

King Charles will lead the Trooping the Colour event, joined by key royals. Notably absent will be Prince Harry and others, highlighting ongoing family dynamics.

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Housing can be the way to wealth. But we need to rethink it

For many, it is one of the few practical ways to build financial security.

Evening Standard

King hails ‘enduring spirit’ of long-serving Grenadier Guards

New colours were presented to the regiment which is 370 years old.

Evening Standard

Camilla celebrates founding of the Royal Hospital Chelsea

The Queen highlighted the irreverent spirit of the men and women cared for there.

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Country diary: Today was once a public holiday, thanks to these oak ‘apples’

The Marches, Shropshire: You never know what kind of parasites you might find lurking in an old tree

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King Charles’ Venus-inspired garden to open to visitors to Windsor Castle this summer

The garden reflects the monarch’s deep interest in natural patterns

Evening Standard

King’s garden inspired by the planet Venus to open to visitors at Windsor Castle

The former East Terrace Garden has been renamed, transformed and designed around the petal-shaped orbit of the earth’s neighbouring planet.

Evening Standard

Stunning garden designed by the King to open to visitors at Windsor Castle for first time

The site was once Charles II’s bowling green

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4 bright stars form a giant 'diamond' in the May night sky: Here's how to find it

Look for the Great Diamond of Spring in May's night sky and discover the rich realm of galaxies within.

The Conversation

Could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest bring down the British monarchy?

When a royal faces scrutiny, it can feel like a rupture with tradition. Yet across the ages, British royals have repeatedly fallen under suspicion. What makes the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor so striking is that we have to reach back to the 17th century to find anything comparable.

Evening Standard

Flogged it! TV star Michael Baggott’s final silver collection sells for £112,891

The collection included a shallow silver bowl that sold for £3,810 and a silver James I dish that exceeded estimates, fetching £5,334.

The Independent UK

Final auction of Flog It! star Michael Baggott’s silver collection raises £112k

The collection included a shallow silver bowl that sold for £3,810 and a silver James I dish that exceeded estimates, fetching £5,334.

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