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Historian Lucy Worsley looks back: ‘The story of my life has been – the bookworm shall go to the ball’

The presenter recalls being a ‘weird little nerd’, almost becoming a scientist – and the most revealing costume she’s worn for work

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1

A 3,106-carat diamond pulled from a South African mine became the 530-carat gem in Britain's royal sceptre

Frederick Wells discovered the enormous Cullinan diamond in South Africa in 1905 while working at the Premier Mine. Its exceptional size caught public attention, leading to its purchase by the Transvaal government for King Edward VII. The diamond was carefully cut into several gemstones over eight months, resulting in noteworthy…

The Times of India · Oct 29

The Tower of London will open 25,000 architectural drawings to the public for the first time after nearly 1,000 years

The Tower of London, a fortress standing on the banks of the River Thames for close to a thousand years, is preparing for one of the biggest changes in its recent history. Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that manages the site, has launched a new initiative called Tomorrow's Tower, aimed…

The Times of India · Jul 21

The Prince of Wales pays tribute to his mother, Diana, in his Kensington garden – the late Princess was fond of the ornamental space

The Prince's London home features ironwork gates, Art Nouveau details, and a special tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, who resided in the same property

Homes & Gardens · Sep 28, 2024

Kensington Palace exhibition spotlights stories of royal servants across the ages

Portraits and objects explore those who looked after the royals, from ‘the keeper of ice and snow’ to the ‘groom of the stool’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

Drivers told how to dodge cameras for expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone near London palace

Vehicles leaving Hampton Court Palace enter the expanded pollution charging zone

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Royal palace visitors advised how to dodge Ulez cameras

Vehicles leaving Hampton Court Palace enter the expanded pollution charging zone.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

New arrival named after King Charles has the most bizarre history as he prepares for future as guardian of the Kingdom

This new arrival named after King Charles III has a big destiny thanks to a legend that's said to have inspired King Charles II

Woman & Home · Jul 12, 2023

Royal palaces bid to improve diversity of visitors with inclusive new advert

Historic Royal Palaces is making a 'promo video' for one of the regal buildings in London, and the charity hopes it will help attract a wide range of people

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023

King meets authors and actors at Hampton Court literary festival

The festival is a co-production between The Queen’s Reading Room and Historic Royal Palaces.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023