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...
Did you know that before England became one country, it was made up of several Kingdoms, each with their own leader? The King of East Anglia was a rich and powerful man – and when he died in the early 600s, only a very special burial would be good enough. The...
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