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Broken staff and a rope-pulled coffin, odd traditions for Queen's funeral

Royal funerals used to be held at night, and women were not allowed to attend

Wales Online

Royal funeral customs and mishaps: a loyal dog, spooked horse and broken crown

Traditions, rituals and the occasional mishaps have shaped sovereigns’ funerals over hundreds of years.

The Independent UK

Royal vault: Inside the burial chamber that houses 25 royals - Who is buried there?

Prince Philip among royals buried in Windsor

The Independent UK

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Prince Philip's body will be moved to rest beside beloved Queen

Prince Philip's body will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife of 73 years.

Daily Record

Incredible Edinburgh paintings capture historic royal visit 200 years ago this week

With this week marking two hundred years since King George IV's visit to Edinburgh, we're looking at the stunning oil paintings completed to mark the occasion.

Edinburgh Live

Month-long celebrations set to unravel tartan’s chequered history

A MONTH-LONG celebrat-ion of all things tartan is to begin in Stirling on Saturday, marking 200 years since a ban on traditional Highland dress was…

The National (Scotland)

12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops

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Five dating tips from the Georgian era

If there was one thing the Georgians loved, it was the idea of love itself. The Georgian era, from the coronation of George I in 1714 to the death of George IV in 1830, saw a celebration of love and marriage in popular culture, including in bestselling novels such as…

The Conversation

12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops

The Independent UK

How all Liverpool's 43 docks got their names

Some are named after royalty, factories and famous battles

Liverpool Echo

Visitors to Howth can walk in the famous footprints of King George IV

This hidden gem is a must-see for Irish history fans

Dublin Live

Doncaster and Milton Keynes among eight towns awarded city status

Stanley in Falkland Islands also becomes city after contest marking Queen’s platinum jubilee year

The Guardian - UK

Audio Books on British History

If you enjoy audio books and you're interested in history, here is the first in a series of recommended books, based on what I have listened to in the past several years. All of these books are, in my opinion, well-narrated and informative. All are available from Audible.com. Favorites Bonnie…

Reason

What is the lineage of Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch alive today, but at age 96, she is also the oldest monarch in history.

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Japan: Courts & Culture at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace review - a glittering slice of royal life

This show of royal gifts from Japan to successive English monarchs has much to enjoy - but a bigger exhibition is surely overdue

The Guardian - UK

‘We have to be seen to be believed’: the endurance of the royal tour

For the British monarchy the global jaunt is key to maintaining precious media coverage – even if it is dull, or worse, embarrassing

The Conversation

Platinum jubilee: the British monarchy has been in and out of public favour for 200 years

As Queen Elizabeth II approaches her platinum jubilee, the first British monarch to do so, the royal family is also facing a difficult time. Headlines on the upcoming trial of the Duke of York are competing with plans for the jubilee.

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