Small Details You Missed In Vincent Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings
Vincent van Gogh made a career of producing vibrant, dappled, swirling, and primitive artwork. That said, he left plenty of intriguing details in his artwork.
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Princess Anne's Relationship With Nephews William And Harry Explained
Some people are fortunate enough to be born into a family that includes older generations who are genuinely caring and concerned for those younger.
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The Significance Of The Prayer The Queen Received Upon Arrival At Westminster Hall
Queen Elizabeth II's casket is lying in state at Westminster Hall. There is significance to the prayer the queen received upon arriving there.
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The Real Reason British Guards Wear Bearskins
British guards famously wear bearskins as hats, in what has become a signature staple of their uniform. Here's why the guards wear bearskins.
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Who Pays For A British Royal Funeral?
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom engaged in a lengthy period of public pageantry mixed with mourning. It all comes with a price tag.
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The Unexpected Role Rod Stewart's Wife Will Play At Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
British rocker Rod Stewart's wife will play an unexpected role at Queen Elizabeth's funeral on September 19.
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Why Queen Elizabeth II's Catafalque Holds Great Significance
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, all manner of ceremonial tradition is being utilized to celebrate her service to her nation. Some items can seem obscure.
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Here's Why 38 Rounds Were Fired During The Queen's Funeral Procession
Centuries of tradition have come into play with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with special ceremonies, processes, and procedures falling into place.
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The Truth About The Royal Welsh Goat
History is filled with stories of the connections made between soldiers and animals -- dogs and horses especially. One group of Welsh soldiers cherishes a goat.
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The Creepy Way Queen Elizabeth II's Death Was Predicted On Twitter
It turns out someone on Twitter predicted Queen Elizabeth II's death on September 8, 2022, and what's more, the person made another royal prediction as well.
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What Princess Anne's Last 24 Hours With Her Mother Queen Elizabeth Were Like
Princess Anne spent time with her mother before she died.
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The Long And Storied History Of Garden Gnomes
Garden gnomes have a long, bizarre history that spans ancient statues of deities, real-life human beings, and the modern iteration of the gnome.
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What Will The Era Of King Charles III Be Called?
The New Elizabethan Age came to an end when Queen Elizabeth II died.
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Why Prince Andrew Holds The Power Over Princess Anne To Step In For King Charles III
In 2013, anticipating the birth of Prince William's first child, the late Queen Elizabeth II passed a new law removing male royal primogeniture.
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The Real Reason British Guards Wear Bearskin Hat Straps Below Their Lips
Known as the queen's foot guards, these special soldiers come from several regiments in the British Army, and they wear bearskin hat straps below their lips.
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Inside The Royal Rules Of Bowing And Curtsying
The U.K.'s royal family has centuries of tradition and practice informing nearly every move, including how they greet and depart from one another.
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The Queen's Funeral Planning Was A Bigger Undertaking Than This Huge Sporting Event
As the longest reigning monarch in the history of the U.K., Queen Elizabeth's death was felt around the world. Fittingly, her funeral is a colossal event.
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Inside The Duties Of A Royal Guard's Shift
They are the very visual definition of pageantry: the queen's royal guards, with their bright red tunics, tall bear fur hats, and disciplined precision.
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How People Become Part Of The Westminster Abbey Choir
The Westminster Abbey choir stems from centuries of tradition and still sings at important British events to this day. Here's how people become part of it.
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The Charges Against A Man Holding Eggs At The Queen's Funeral Procession Explained
During the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II, a man was arrested for holding eggs. Here's why holding eggs during the procession got him arrested.
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The Truth About The Guards Chosen To Carry Queen Elizabeth's Casket Into Westminster Hall
Eight guards were chosen to carry Queen Elizabeth's casket into Westminster Hall as part of their service to the nation.
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The First Mourner At The Queen's Procession Has A Surprising Connection To The Royal Family
No question but that individuals around the world are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. A fortunate few have been able to express their grief in person.
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The Biggest Theories On Why The Queen's Coffin Moved To Westminster Hall At Exactly 2:22 Pm
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall at exactly 2:22 pm. These are the theories attempting to explain why.
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The Real Reason Members Of The Royal Family Wore Black Veils At The Queen's Coffin Procession
One important piece of mourning attire for royal ladies is black veils worn over the face. Here's the real reason members of the royal family wear them.
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The Pearl Earrings On The Queen's Coffin Crown Have A Storied Past
Tucked under the orb and cross at the top of the queen's coffin crown hang four large pearls known as Queen Elizabeth's Earrings. Here's their history.
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This Fascinating History Of The Gun Carriage In Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II was carried to Westminster Hall via a gun carriage procession. This is the fascinating history and symbolism behind the gun carriage.
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The Whimsical History Of Westminster's Birdcage Walk
Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession through London will include passing by St. James's Park, site of Birdcage Walk, a bit of street with a long history.
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