Royalty & Aristocracy

Cromwell’s victories in the Civil Wars took him to the very top

London burned when this warrior queen challenged the Romans

A tale of religion and Parliament which ends abruptly in 1649

An event that shocked medieval Europe – and a cult that's lasted centuries

The 'people’s princess' was a 20th-century celebrity whose image was tightly linked to her hometown

Ruling for 63 years, Victoria witnessed rapid changes in British society, culture and industry

Marking 25 years as monarch in 1977, the queen’s jubilee was met with celebration and discontent

Tracing the origins of three royal accessories with Medieval roots

One man’s journey from African prince through slavery into London high society

The explosive plan that gave us Bonfire Night

Is this what the king wore on his final day?

A lost Westminster Hall tradition

South Kensington looks a little different today thanks to Albert’s enthusiasm for education and art

Embroidery, crocheting, making dresses for toy dolls: Victoria was one crafty Queen

A royal story of love – and loss

London has been host to royal coronations strange and magnificent

Celebrated by Londoners in the streets – and on their screens

From Queen Victoria to Prince Harry, royal romances have been loved and loathed by Londoners