In this new BBC Two three-part
documentary series, Professor Robert Bartlett reveals the dramatic
stories behind England’s longest ruling dynasty, the Plantagenets.
In the first episode, The Devil’s Brood, Professor Bartlett begins
his investigation into this complex dynasty by looking at the reign
of the peripatetic King, Henry II. Henry inherited his lands on the
Continent from his father…
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has named
her daughter after her Welsh born great aunt While Ulrike Eleonora,
queen regnant and queen consort of the country in the 18th century,
is quite possibly the inspiration for the first name chosen by
Princess Madeleine and Chris…
Preview of episode two of 'Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History'
27th February 2014
After historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb
revealed the background leading up to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s
courtship in the first episode of this series, in the next
programme of Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History she
discusses how a seven-year whirlwind romance…
Military Ravens The Tower of London is
one of the most famous places in the United Kingdom. It is also
home to some of the most bizarre customs in the world. Thanks to a
decree by King Charles II, at least 6 ravens must be kept at the
Tower of London – a move made by the King when he considered doing
away with the Tower ravens and was warned by a courtier, “if
the Tower of London ravens are…
BBC Scotland Culture Show features lost portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie
25th February 2014
The Lost Portrait of Bonnie Prince
Charlie, which aired Saturday 22nd February, featured the discovery
of the long-lost portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, which
has long been considered one of the greatest mysteries of British
Royal art. Prince Charles, more commonly…
Whilst the eventual move to expel the
remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords as well as moves
to completely reform the house and remove all traces of the peerage
from this historic chamber is drawing ever closer, many say the
peerage is gradually losing its…
The princess gave birth to a baby girl on
Thursday in New York, the Swedish Court has confirmed. “The Office
of the Marshal of the Realm is delighted to announced that H.R.H
Princess Madeleine gave birth to a daughter on February 20, 2014 at
10.41pm local time New York,” a statement read. “Both mother and
child are in good health.” The birth will be celebrated across
Sweden with a 21-gun…
In the new Channel 5 series Henry and
Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb
delves into the world of possibly the most fascinating and
contested royal relationship that our monarchy has ever seen – this
being the courtship of Henry VIII and…
Malmesbury House, in Cathedral Close
Salisbury, was once owned by Charles II. It has now been put up for
sale at the 'bargain' price of £5 million. This piece of
architectural history was used in for about a year 1665 by the
'Merrie Monarch' to escape a…
The Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson
are among the most famous historic lords who won their fame (and
titles) through military success. Some peers were not famous for
heroic military action, however. James Scott, the Duke of Monmouth
led the Monmouth rebellion against King James II in 1685 in order
to try and take the throne for himself (as an illegitimate son of
King Charles II). Needless to…
