Royals Who Gave Up Their Titles
Not all royals leave their thrones amid intrigue, scandal, or revolution. Some abdicate in favor of a simpler life or to make way for new generations.
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Empresses And Emperors Who Were Really Weird People
From strange personal pursuits to baffling political maneuvers, some emperors and empresses have used their ultimate power in pretty bizarre ways.
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Royals Who Were Absolute Nightmares In Real Life
Throughout history, royals have often been portrayed as magnificent examples of the ruling elite, but in real life, many were absolute nightmares to be around.
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What's The Meaning Behind Trooping The Colour?
Trooping the Colour (aka the King's Birthday Parade) has been a British tradition for over 260 years, and there's a pretty specific meaning behind it all.
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Royals Who Were Totally Bizarre People
Throughout history, the ruling classes have typically lived extraordinary lives when compared to their subjects, but a few royals were truly bizarre people.
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The Major Discovery A Medieval Toilet Helped Researchers Identify
There was a time when indoor latrines were reserved for "high status houses," so finding this medieval toilet helped researchers identify Harold II's palace.
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Stars Who Can't Stand Meghan Markle
In 2018, Meghan Markle joined the British royal family as Prince Harry's wife. Since then, she's managed to rack up a list of stars that can't stand her.
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Stars Who Can't Stand The British Royal Family
The royal family may be a British institution, but they've amassed plenty of critics over the years. Here are some of the monarchy's most famous detractors.
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The Most Outrageous Conspiracy Theories About Prince William And Kate Middleton's Marriage
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been the subject of rumors and full-blown conspiracy theories throughout their marriage, and some are truly outrageous.
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Things That Will Get You Yelled At By British Royal Guards
The British Royal Guards are famously stoic and dedicated to their duties. But inquisitive tourists have a number of ways to get yelled at by the guards.
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Weird Rules British Military Guards Must Follow
The British royal military guards are not just unflinching mannequins for fuzzy hats. They have a list of weird and difficult rules to follow while on duty.
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Royals Who Died In Bizarre Ways
Life as a royal can be complicated, but death isn't always a simpler affair. These are some of history's most unusual and downright bizarre royal deaths.
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What It Was Like To Prepare For Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place on September 19, 2022, and drew leaders from all over the world. Here's what it was like to prepare for it.
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The Tragic Story Of England's Teen Queen, Lady Jane Grey
Jane Grey was put on the throne and, within the space of only nine days, knocked off it again. This is the tragic story of England's teen queen, Lady Jane Grey.
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The Timing Of Kate Middleton's Trooping The Colour Letter Couldn't Be More Suspicious
Kate Middleton released a statement announcing her return to the public eye amid her cancer treatment. The timing, though, couldn't be more suspicious.
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Princess Diana's Question Made Neil Diamond The Most Nervous He'd Ever Been
Princess Diana was once at a White House dinner with Neil Diamond. He later said this question she asked him made him the most nervous he'd ever been.
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The Tragic History Of Cancer In The British Royal Family
Despite enjoying the trappings of great wealth and power, British royal family members throughout history have faced a disease that respects no one: cancer.
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The Tragedy Of Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis Explained
Kate Middleton revealed that she is being treated for cancer in a video statement released on March 22, 2024. Here's what we know about her tragic diagnosis.
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Serious Health Problems The Royal Family Tried To Hide
The British royal family has long sought to project a fairy-tale image. But being mortals, they've had to sweep many of their health issues under the carpet.
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Rules The Royal Family Bodyguards Have To Follow
Protecting some of the U.K.'s most valuable human assets, royal bodyguards have a thankless yet vital job. These are the many rules they need to abide by.
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What Princess Diana's Relationship Was Like With Her Sisters
Princess Di became one of the most famous women in the world, and her sisters played an important part in her life, before and after her death.
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Who Is Crown Prince Frederik Of Denmark?
At the end of 2023, Queen of Denmark Margrethe II announced she would be be abdicating in January. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark will take her place.
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What It Was Like To Celebrate Christmas With Queen Elizabeth's Corgis
Queen Elizabeth was known for many things, including a deep love of her corgis. And at Christmas, these pets got some pretty special treatment.
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What Season 6 Of The Crown Gets Wrong About History
"The Crown" is often touted for its attention to detail, but there have been more than a few times when the show's creators took some liberties with history.
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How Princess Diana Accidentally Broke Tradition During Her First Royal Christmas
Princess Diana famously struggled to meet the demands of royal life. She even accidentally broke tradition during her first royal Christmas.
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The Strange Reason The Royal Family Is Weighed Before And After Christmas Dinner
The British Royal family is steeped in tradition and ritual, including being weighed before and after Christmas dinner. Here's the strange reason why.
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Queens Who Were Really Weird People
These queens were really weird people. It's almost as if too much power is a bad thing...
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