The Royal Household is not a public authority within the meaning of the FOI Acts, and is therefore exempt from their provisions. On 1 January 2005, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 and the ...

The Stuarts were the first kings of the United Kingdom. King James I of England who began the period was also King James VI of Scotland, thus combining the two thrones for the first time. The Stuart ...

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Until the middle of the nineteenth century the Sovereign regularly travelled on the river Thames, either on State occasions or between the Royal Palaces of Windsor, Westminster, Hampton Court, ...

Turquoise Mountain works to protect heritage and communities at risk around the world, and to provide jobs, education, and a renewed sense of pride. Established in 2006 by The Prince of Wales, the ...

There are close ties between the Monarchy and the UK monetary system. These can be seen, for example, in the title of the 'Royal Mint' and the representation of the monarch on all circulating British ...

As Their Majesties' Coronation draws closer, read on for 100 fun facts about The King, The Queen Consort and the history of Coronations.

The Accession of William and Mary was not uncontested, and the Roman Catholic descendants of ousted King James II and VII made efforts to regain the throne throughout the next century, with varying ...

Maintaining a healthy agricultural sector is vital to the country, not just because the landscape relies on the accumulated knowledge of farming communities for its continued stewardship, but also ...

The Duke of Gloucester carries out a significant number of public duties and undertakes hundreds of official engagements in the UK and overseas each year. The Duke is associated with over 150 ...