1. George III became heir to the throne on the death of his father in 1751, succeeding his grandfather, George II, in 1760. He was the third Hanoverian monarch and the first one to be born in England ...

The Order of the Bath is a special Order of Knights which recognises the work of senior military officials and civil servants. To be a Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Order is recognised as the ...

Today, The Queen marked her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children’s literacy. Today, The Queen marked her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children’s literacy with ...

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Sir Tim Laurence, is visiting South Korea from Monday 13th July to Wednesday 15th July, and Thailand from Thursday 16th July to Friday 17th July 2026. Tuesday 14th ...

Beating Retreat has its origins in the early years of organised warfare when the beating of drums and the parading of Post Guards heralded the closing of camp gates and the lowering of flags at the ...

The story of the relationship between our two nations is one of extraordinary evolution, from overcoming conflict to forging one of the closest and most productive alliances... The Alliance that our ...

I find it hard to believe that it is five years since I founded it, at the height of lockdown, with the simple aim of sharing my lifelong conviction that books make life ...

On Christmas Day in 1066, after defeating King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, William I 'The Conqueror' was crowned King at Westminster Abbey. Born Stephen of Blois in c.1095, the future King ...

The Honours of Scotland are the oldest regalia in the British Isles. The crown, the sword and sceptre date from the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century, during the reigns of James IV and James ...

The Order of the Thistle is the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland, recognising sixteen Knights with the highest honour in the country and recognises Scottish men and women who have held public ...

As Sovereign, The Queen was Head of the Armed Forces, as well as being the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals who served in the Forces. Throughout her reign, she remained a committed and ...