The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Margaret Thatcher's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth II and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher had a tense relationship, but they were able to end on somewhat friendly terms.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher had a tense relationship, but they were able to end on somewhat friendly terms.
Read MoreUnlike nearby European monarchies, Monaco's sovereign has actual political power. However, the monarch is not styled 'king.' Here's why.
Read MoreBritain's Queen Elizabeth II has been paying taxes for decades, and it's quite likely that future sovereigns will pay taxes as well.
Read MoreWorking as a telephone operator for the British royal family isn't going to make anyone particularly rich — how much money can you make, though?
Read MoreAnybody keen on a life of voluntary servitude to a cash-flush autocrat? You're in luck, because the royal family just might be hiring.
Read MoreLike many royals, Queen Elizabeth II, then just Princess Elizabeth, learned her ABCs and 123s at home.
Read MoreMany will be surprised to learn of one particular role Queen Elizabeth II used to perform: As a princess, she was a member of the British Army.
Read MoreThe British royal family employs thousands of people to help run their empire, and one of the top positions is Queen Elizabeth's private secretary.
Read MoreThe British royal family has a history of unsolved mysteries and odd occurrences, almost all of which seem to have involved some secrecy or even blatant lies.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II's rare, deep green Bentley Mulsanne, used between 2013 and 2015 while in residence at Buckingham Palace, is up for sale.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth and Boris Johnson didn't have the best start. What is their relationship like now?
Read MoreAstronaut Michael Collins, who famously orbited the moon alone during the Apollo 11 mission, died at the age of 90 on April 28.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth eats a bowl of cereal in the morning and reads the newspapers — maybe like your a.m. routine. But her morning snooze alarm is cooler than yours.
Read MoreUnlike nearly every other head of state in the world -- for instance, President Biden -- the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth is often seen driving a vehicle.
Read MoreThere are tons of heraldic devices. Some have become not just symbols of families, but symbols of English nobility. And that's where the Queen's Beasts come in.
Read MoreChristian children in Sunday school are taught tales about Solomon's wise rulings. Biblical scholars study his writings not just as sacred writ, but literature.
Read MoreAmong a slew of other perks, Queen Elizabeth II also gets two birthdays each year. But why?
Read MoreKing Solomon was a wealthy ancient king of Israel whose wisdom made him a key figure in the historical narrative of the Old Testament.
Read MoreFrom his birth all the way until his death, accounts of Mithridates' life were filled with legends, prophesies, and folklore.
Read MoreWhen Prince Philip was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel on April 17, Queen Elizabeth was joined at the funeral by her personal assistant, a lady-in-waiting.
Read MoreThe British royal family has numerous traditions and regulations that run their day-to-day lives, and that includes their medical care, at home and afield.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth has owned dogs almost her whole life, and there have almost always been multiple dogs accompanying her around Buckingham Palace.
Read MoreBy all accounts, Queen Anne (1665-1714) was a tragic historical figure beset by constant poor health and frustrated circumstances.
Read MoreThe Queen's Piper travels with her to all of her royal residences, though Royal Central notes he doesn't travel to Sandringham, due to limited lodging space.
Read MoreIn the centuries they've ruled over nations and colonies, there have been shake-ups, especially when the desires of a monarch outweighed their sense of duty.
Read MoreOne example of an unusual royal rule is that members of the royal family are required to bring a spare set of black clothing whenever they go on a trip.
Read MoreWhen Prince Philip died on April 9, he was the third longest-lived British royal in history, but other royals have achieved similar longevity.
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