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The Crown: History’s role in bringing the modern monarchy to life
The Crown's historical consultant, Robert Lacey, reveals what goes into the making of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix drama.
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Victoria and Albert at Osborne
Victoria and Albert bought the Osborne estate in 1845, and the home they built there gives an intimate glimpse into family
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Osborne is of outstanding significance for its close association with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and for its reflection of their family life and interests.
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George Villiers, later the Duke of Buckingham, became a favourite of King James I after their first meeting at Apethorpe in 1614. Surviving love letters between James and George are telling of their close relationship, which brought Villiers great fame and fortune.
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Learn about Queen Victoria's friendship with Abdul Karim and the part Osborne played in the 2017 feature film 'Victoria & Abdul'.
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The story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the African orphan who became the protégée of Queen Victoria, reads more like fiction than fact.
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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert spent many enjoyable hours at Osborne’s private beach with their family. Enjoy this special place for yourself on a visit to Osborne.
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On 16 May 1568, a small fishing boat carried Mary Queen of Scots across the Solway Firth from Scotland to England. Two days later she was escorted to Carlisle Castle. Why did she seek refuge in England, and how did her two-month stay at Carlisle turn into a lifetime of captivity?
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Worst Royal Family Feuds from History
For royals of the past, Christmas has not always been a joyous time. True stories of imprisonment, assassination and execution might put our modern family quarrels into perspective.
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England’s Most Beautiful Autumn Garden Views
Beautiful autumn garden landscapes enjoyed by Queen Victoria, Charles Darwin and Capability Brown are amongst the best historic views in England, English Heritage has announced today (10 October 2022) as the charity unveiled glowing gold viewing frame installations at five historic sites around the country.