The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in south-west London: a 300-acre botanical garden and the most important plant science institution in the…
Landmarks and AttractionsThe pleated knee-length skirt of tartan wool worn by Scottish men at weddings, formal occasions and rugby internationals — and not, historically,…
Traditions and CustomsThe line of English and later British monarchs from 1066 to the present — around forty sovereigns across nine royal houses.
Royalty and the MonarchyThe British system of state awards — knighthoods, damehoods, OBEs and MBEs — announced twice a year and presented by the King…
Royalty and the MonarchyThe appliance in every British kitchen, boiling water in under three minutes for tea, and startlingly faster than its American equivalent.
Daily LifeThe soldiers in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps who guard the royal palaces — serving infantry on operational duty, not ceremonial actors.
Royalty and the Monarchy