The Five Eldest Children of King Charles I

King Charles I commissioned artist Antony van Dyck to paint his eldest five children in 1637, including the future Charles II and James II.

The Murder of Thomas Becket

Four knights murdered Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170, allegedly on Henry II's orders.

Podcast: Cuba, Governor-General, Act of Succession & South Korea

Prince Charles and Camilla visit Cuba, Crown Prince Haakon's tour to the South Pacific, about appointing a Governor-General, the line of succession and a South Korea visit. Prince Harry Governor-General Rumours Former royal butler has claimed Queen Elizabeth should appoint Prince Harry as Governor-General of Australia. However, it isn't quite as simple as Paul Burrell…

Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester: Australia’s First Royal Governor-General

Prime Minister John Curtin believed appointing a member of the royal family would improve chances Britain maintained its commitment to Australia’s defence during World War II.