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From Queen Elizabeth's astrologer to Norway's clairvoyant princess: Royals drawn to the supernatural

From astrology and alchemy to spirit communication and angelic visions, the supernatural has fascinated royalty for centuries. Kings, queens and emperors have consulted astrologers, sought guidance from mystics and pursued extraordinary claims that promised healing, hidden knowledge or even immortality. While some of these practices were once regarded as legitimate…

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Meet William Constable: The unsung pioneer of photography who helped pave the way for portraiture

Constable was a 19th-century daguerreotype photographer who captured the first ever photo of British royalty

Digital Camera World

‘Exceptional’ tartan archive gifted to the nation

The collection includes tartans created for Queen Victoria.

Evening Standard

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From Stonehenge to Whitby Abbey: 40 fascinating historical sites in England to visit this summer

Up and down the country are the sites of epic battles, mysterious ancient monuments and ruins from bygone eras. Discover a selection of English Heritage sites in your area with our bumper guide

The Guardian - UK

The charming Canadian island where you’ll find art, literature and plenty of potatoes

Perhaps best known as the land of Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island offers an Atlantic coast getaway with a surprisingly varied culinary scene – as Rosalyn Jeffery discovers during a stay in Charlottetown

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81 Victorian Era Photos That Might Change How You See The Period (New Pics)

Some people become obsessed with Ancient Egypt. Others can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire (this is supposedly true for men, according to the internet's inside joke). But the folks over at "Random Victorian Stuff" think that the British Empire under Queen Victoria's rule is the most interesting period. Here…

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Exhibition to tell story of Punjabi princess and pioneering suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh

The Last Princesses of Punjab opens on Thursday at Kensington Palace

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Late Queen’s private rooms at Scottish palace to open to visitors for first time

The public will able to tour Elizabeth II’s Dressing Room, Sitting Room and Royal Breakfast Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Communal bathing was a public good. Then it got hijacked by wellness culture

Bathhouses are making a wave in Australia and overseas. And it’s not an isolated trend; it reflects the broader advancement of the global wellness economy, which some reports suggest is outpacing even IT and sport in growth.

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth Didn't "Gravitate" Toward Amethysts, Except For One Show-Stopping Brooch With Ties to Queen Victoria

Jewelry expert Oliver Hobart tells 'Marie Claire' that the Kent Amethyst Brooch was worn "in carefully considered moments."

Marie Claire

Prince Harry keeps this royal Christmas tradition going for Archie and Lilibet even after moving to California

The Royal Family celebrate the festive season with specific customs and one of them can be traced back to Queen Victoria's reign

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Camilla joins youngsters in Queen Victoria’s former sled at Clarence House party

The children also helped decorate a tree and received presents from Santa.

Evening Standard

Former Royal Butler Reveals Kate's "Bold" Tiara Choice Holds a Secret Message About Her "Very Different" Life as Future Queen

"Kate knows what her future is," says The King's former butler, Grant Harrold.

Marie Claire

Queen Camilla Solves the Mystery of the Missing Tiara in a Show-Stopping Outfit at State Banquet

The Queen wore a rich teal gown with one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite tiaras.

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Princess Kate Pulls Off Her Biggest Tiara Surprise Ever in Queen Victoria's Historic Ruby-and-Diamond Circlet and a Dazzling Caped Gown

Talk about a royal mic drop.

Evening Standard

William and Kate welcome German president and his wife to UK for start of state visit

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender landed at Heathrow Airport where they were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales

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Viral Reddit Post Reveals The True Faces Of 10 People From The 1700s

A recent Reddit post that went viral, receiving more than 111,000 upvotes and 2,900 comments, reminded the internet that some people from that era actually lived long enough to be photographed.

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New Royal Mail stamps feature the most famous designs in British postal history

The new series will commemorate iconic stamp designs from the Victorian era

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Prince Albert’s pyramid is eroding due to tourist pressure

An ongoing restoration project at Balmoral aims to stabilise the structure

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The Fife Arms, Scotland hotel review

HOTELS: Daisy Lester checks into the Scottish hotel that is home to not one, but two Picasso paintings – including one of his rarest

Evening Standard

Queen pays tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper at literary festival

Camilla quoted the ‘queen of the bonkbuster’ who has died aged 88.

The Independent UK

National Railway Museum reopens space after £10.5m refit

Station Hall showcases more than 200 years of transport history

The Independent UK

These beach huts have no toilet or sink – but sell for $1m-plus

The brightly painted coastal sheds lack basic amenities like bedrooms and bathrooms

Evening Standard

Queen Victoria’s rare ‘galloping gig’ pushchair up for sale

The horse-drawn carriage-style chair was used for youngsters at Victoria’s summer residence Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump state banquet: The hidden messages weaved into the menu

When is a meal not just a meal? When there’s a president involved

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