We’ve all seen the Beefeaters proudly parading at Royal ceremonies such as the State Opening of Parliament. But who are these men – and women – in the red and gold coats and the top hats with flowers round the brim? Why are they called Beefeaters? And why are...
The Coronation Chair – in which Kings and Queens have been crowned since 1399 – is one of Westminster Abbey’s greatest treasures. But did you know it was built specially around a 150 kg piece of ‘holy’ plundered stone? Or that over the...
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