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King Charles has bid a fond farewell to the royal train as part of his cost-cutting endeavours in the annual publication of ...
Heavy editing of royal photos was common when the public had somewhat different expectations about authenticity and when media outlets had different standards.
Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends ...
Ever notice how your social media feed is packed with flawlessly edited photos? It turns out this obsession with picture-perfect portraits isn’t new and existed long before Photoshop and filters. Back ...
In 1842, Queen Victoria faced two assassination attempts by 19-year-old John Francis in London. Despite a close call, she survived both attacks unscathed.
Once a favored holiday destination for Queen Victoria, and reputedly described in one of the greatest works of Italian literature, the Villa Palmieri is steeped in history and could now be yours ...
The idea first spread to England through Queen Charlotte, Queen Victoria's mother—but it was Victoria's consort Prince Albert who brought them into the mainstream in 1848.
On This Day: "Famine Queen" Victoria arrived to Ireland in 1900 Queen Victoria, sometimes known as 'The Famine Queen,' began her final visit to Ireland on April 4, 1900.
With no photos for reference, and few people alive who remembered the last sovereign’s death, royal servants were at a loss for how to commemorate the late monarch.
Hansons Auctioneers is selling two oil paintings by Queen Victoria, each featuring a floral motif, as well as the monarch's letterbox.