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From Camilla to the ‘ugly’ Elizabeth of Austria: a problematic history of obsessing over royal women’s looks

Throughout history, queens have often been judged on their looks. Beauty standards shaped early-modern queenship. Even today, royal women such as the UK royal family’s Camilla, Catherine and Meghan are scrutinised for their looks, while their male counterparts aren’t held to the same standard.

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Sir Keir Starmer sparks backlash after 'removing Shakespeare portrait from No 10 wall'

The 18th-century portrait of the Bard has been put into storage triggering criticism from conservatives

Evening Standard

Helen Castor: ‘I’d rather not live in such interesting times’

The British historian on the drama and resonance of the lives of Richard II and Henry VI, the writers she most admires and the book she wishes she had written

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Firebrand finally tells Katherine Parr’s story – and Jude Law is grippingly grotesque as Henry VIII

The 1933 hit film The Private Life of Henry VIII was, inevitably, structured around the infamous king’s six wives. But wife number six, Katherine Parr, only got a minute or so of screen time at the very end, as the comedy schoolmarm who tamed the king in his old age.…

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Minnie Driver Portrays Queen Elizabeth In 'The Serpent Queen'

Actress Minnie Driver discusses her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in 'The Serpent Queen,' emphasizing playfulness and sexuality as power. She takes creati...

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10 unmissable day trips from London to see historic wonders — all less an hour by train

From Tudor era stately homes to the site where the Magna Carta, Londoners just need to hop on the train for a historic adventure says historian Alice Loxley

Evening Standard

Cate Blanchett Says Prince Philip Once Asked Her to “Help Him With His DVD Player” Because She’s an Actress

“I’m not technical.”

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Aces of spades: Six splendid British gardens to visit this summer

When the sun shines, there is nowhere better to be than one of Britain’s lush horticultural gems. Adele Cardani takes us on a tour of the loveliest green spaces for you to explore and be inspired by

The Independent UK

Uncovered: 428-year-old secret dossier reveals Elizabeth I’s network of spies

A list compiled by spymaster Robert Cecil gives an insight into the beginnings of the secret service, says historian

The Guardian - UK

My Lady Jane review – you know what Tudor dramas are missing? Magic animals

This joyously bananas look at the nine-day queen features shapeshifting servants transforming into owls. It’s a wild, fun bit of escapism – perfect summer viewing

The Guardian - UK

My Lady Jane cast: who's who in Prime Video's historical fantasy

Meet the stars who make up the My Lady Jane cast

WhatToWatch

‘We’re going to find the next Shakespeare’: inside DC’s $80m library renovation

The reopened Folger Shakespeare Library aims to bring a wider audience to the world’s biggest collection of the Bard’s printed works

The Guardian - US

Bond girl Jane Seymour's former manor house on the market for £12.5 million near Bath

Jane Seymour used to own this house, where The Cure and Radiohead recorded albums

Evening Standard

The Serpent Queen season 2: next episode, cast and everything we know about the new season

Catherine de Medici faces her biggest adversary yet in The Serpent Queen season 2. Here's everything we know about the new season.

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Think tech killed penmanship? Messy handwriting was a problem centuries before smartphones

Handwriting is dead. At least that’s what a New York Times article announced in 2023 in its postmortem investigation “What Killed Penmanship?” But there was no doubt about the culprit: technology.

The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who: Rogue – season one episode six recap

The Doctor finds love in this lush tribute to Bridgerton, but there’s also murder on the dancefloor …

The Conversation

Five controversial historical royal portraits – from drunken kings to sexy mermaids

It’s been a strange year for representations of British royalty. In March, major photo agencies issued a rare “kill notice” on a photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales after evidence emerged that it had been tampered with. In May, Jonathan Yeo’s official portrait of King Charles sparked online discussion with…

The Guardian - UK

Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920 review – revelations and mystifying omissions

A Flemish ‘paintrix’ at the court of Elizabeth I, a magnificent mouth artist and a glamorous suffragette are finally given their due in a show tracing female artists’ rocky road to recognition. But the story too often takes precedence over the art

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Tate Britain's Now You See Us: 10 firsts of extraordinary women artists in Britain, abandoned by art history

This groundbreaking exhibition re-introduces 110 forgotten female professional artists. Here are 10 of the trailblazing women who paved the way for future generations of artists

The Guardian - UK

Wytham Abbey put up for sale for £15m by effective altruism group EVF

Effective Ventures Foundation puts 27-bedroom house visited by Queen Elizabeth I on sale after paying nearly $27m to FTX creditors

The Guardian - UK

With her comments on slavery, Kemi Badenoch shows a poor grasp of history

Letters: Readers respond to the business secretary’s claim that the UK’s wealth is not connected to its colonial history or the slave trade

The Guardian - UK

Dorset couple find 17th-century treasure hoard while renovating kitchen

‘Poorton coin hoard’, discovered under floor by Betty and Robert Fooks, expected to fetch £35,000 at auction

Woman & Home

Who was the real King James VI from Mary & George and is his character accurate?

Here's what you need to know about King James VI in Mary & George and the true story behind his character

Marie Claire

A Definitive Ranking of Margot Robbie’s Top 10 Movie Roles

She's got a knack for playing complex women.

Woman & Home

32 interesting facts about Helen Mirren, from aristocratic ancestry to her go-to beauty secrets

Find out more about the iconic Dame Helen Mirren with these fascinating facts about her career, personal life and beauty tips

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