There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The King and Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the ...

A look behind the scenes as Buckingham Palace prepares to host a State Banquet for The Queen and 150 guests. Preparations for a State Banquet begin well over a year in advance, but the final build of ...

Dressed in their distinctive Tudor uniforms of red, white and yellow, The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard has a ceremonial role in many Royal events. Yeomen of the Guard take part in the ...

The Royal Household is working hard across operations in the Royal Palaces and Estates to reduce its impact on the environment, using everything from energy efficient LED (light-emitting diode) ...

The Hanoverians came to power in difficult circumstances that looked set to undermine the stability of British society. The first of their Kings, George I, was only 52nd in line to the throne, but the ...

Reports of the death of The Maid in 1290 plunged Scotland into a complicated dynastic crisis, for there was no obvious heir to the throne. Four surviving Guardians were ruling the country. One of them ...

Lady Elizabeth was the ninth child and fourth daughter of Lord Claude George Bowes-Lyon and Lady Nina Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Lord and Lady Glamis. The family divided its time between St Paul's Waldenbury ...

The Normans came to govern England following one of the most famous battles in English history: the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Four Norman kings presided over a period of great change and development ...

A busy working chapel, the Chapel Royal holds regular services which are open to the general public, as well as hosting some unique Royal services. If you would like to attend a service, click on ...

The accession of Henry IV sowed the seeds for a period of unrest which ultimately broke out in civil war. Fraught by rebellion and instability after his usurpation of Richard II's throne, Henry IV ...

Ethelred was another brother of Ethelbald, ruling from 866 to 871. He was the third son of Ethelwulf to wear the mantle of kingship.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding outfits are set to go on display at Windsor Castle. The Princess’s wedding dress and Jack Brooksbank’s morning suit will be available for people to view ...