Famously known as Lord Nelson’s flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, HMS Victory, which remains today in Portsmouth harbour, is the oldest commissioned warship in the world.
Here, we have eight facts about this incredible warship…
Our Guide to Busting Coin Myths
Coins are something we carry around every single day without so much as a second thought. From the pound you use to unlock your supermarket trolley, to the spare change you keep in the car for the occasional car park ticket machine; despite the majority of transactions happening digitally, most of us still keep some spare change on hand, just in case. Although they are still used so regularly, there are still a few common misconceptions around coins and their history. So, we turned to heritage British coin expert Peter Hutchison to answer some of the biggest questions and bust some of the biggest coin myths… Read more
Ten Facts about Prince George
Prince George of Wales, second in line to the throne and grandson of King Charles III, is the future of our monarchy, and this year we celebrate his milestone 10th birthday. Throughout his life, George has been kept out of the public eye as much as possible so that he can enjoy his childhood. However, we are now starting to see more of him, and get to know his cheeky personality, at major royal events.
Here, to mark his 10th birthday, we have ten facts about our future king…
Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign of 1989: Five Facts
During the seventh instalment of the five facts about the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns blog series, we’re looking at the Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign of 1989…
12 Fascinating Facts about Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, is a World Heritage Site containing over 1,000 years of history and attracting over one million visitors each year.
Here are 12 fascinating facts about this historic residence…
7 Facts about Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, which took place at Westminster Abbey on the 2nd June 1953. When the young queen solemnly received the orb and sceptre and was crowned in Westminster Abbey seventy years ago, no one could have known she would go on to become Britain’s best loved and longest reigning monarch.
In this blog, we identify seven key facts of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II…