Tag: royals
King William III's Underwear
This rare and fascinating 18th-century undershirt has a provenance connected to King William III of England...
The Discovery of King Richard III
Do you know where King Richard III was really buried? In this video, we piece together the clues that led to uncovering King Richard III’s burial site after 500 years.
What did Queen Victoria get for Christmas?
The Royal Collection contains many objects that show how monarchs have celebrated Christmas over the centuries including gifts exchanged by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Watch this film to find out how the royal couple celebrated Christmas.
Inside Windsor Castle's history of Christmas traditions
Get an exclusive inside look into Windsor Castle to see how the British royal family played a large role in shaping Christmas traditions under Queen Victoria.
Princess Vera Romanova's Priceless Fabergé Heirloom (Rare Footage)
Discover rare, never-before-seen footage of Princess Vera Konstantinovna Romanova, one of the early supporters of our museum, as she discusses a priceless Fabergé family heirloom! In this special clip, Princess Vera shares the story behind a stunning silv...
When Royal Guards Break Character and Show Heartbreaking Moments of Respect and Kindness!
Have tissues ready. Royal Guards are usually seen as tough and serious, known for their stoic demeanour and strict commitment to protocol. But every now and then, they break character and reveal a heartwarming kindness that catches everyone by surprise.
Restoration Allows for New Look at the Life of Marie Antoinette
After years of restoration work, visitors to the home of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, can get a new look into the private life of the controversial figure. Michelle Miller reports.
Former Royal Chef Shares No Bake Cheesecake He Made For The Royal Family
Craving Cheesecake but don't want to turn on the oven in the summer heat? Check out this delicious NO BAKE cheesecake that was prepared for The British Royal Family at Balmoral Castle. No cream cheese or eggs, it's made with light and fluffy cottage chees...
Inside The 1,000-Year-Old Palace Where The Scottish Kings Were Crowned
Scotland's Scone Palace, the crowning place of Scottish kings, is a site of immense historical significance. Scone was originally an early Christian church and monastery but became the ceremonial place for the coronation of Scottish kings since at least t...
Queen Mary's Dolls' House
Queen Mary's Dolls' House is the largest and most famous dolls' house in the world. Built between 1921 and 1924 for Queen Mary, consort of King George V, by the leading British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, it contains works from over 1,500 of the finest a...
The Story of Buddha – Prince Siddhartha Gautama
Born in Lumbini in the 6th century B.C. which lies in today´s modern day Nepal, Buddha was a spiritual leader and teacher whose life serves as the foundation of the Buddhist religion. "Siddhartha Gautama" the renowned prince of Shakya Dynasty in Nepal was...
The Royal Jewels
Although many of the monarchies of Europe and Russia no longer exist--or exist in a much more ceremonial capacity--their astonishing jewelry still remains and is still worn by the remaining royal families.
The Treasures of Empress Josephine Bonaparte
In this latest episode of Expert Voices, Head of Jewellery Kristian Spofforth tells how they were gifted to Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Find out about the stunning cameos and intaglios that feature in these jewellery suites, and h...
Marcus Aurelius
As Emperor of Rome from 161-180, Marcus Aurelius kept the empire safe from the Parthians and Germans but is best known for his intellectual pursuits.
Woman Discovers She's a Princess at 28
Mia Thermopolis, that you?! This woman discovered that she’s an actual princess at 28 👑