elizabeth ii

THINGS

After accusing his wife of adultery and having her executed, King Herod had her body preserved in honey and continued to perform disturbing acts with it for years afterward.

PEOPLE

Queen Elizabeth II is gone, and new information from Buckingham Palace reveals her heartbreaking—but perfect—final moments.

PEOPLE

The past year saw the Sapphire Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 65 years of her rule. She also celebrated her 91st birthday, and her 70th wedding anniversary, making 2017 a banner year for her....

PEOPLE

As Queen Elizabeth’s consort, Prince Philip was a stalwart symbol of Britain—but behind his stiff upper lip was a life of scandal, heartbreak, and secrets.

THINGS

"Being born into the Royal Family is like being born into a mental asylum. Marrying into it is not something to be taken lightly." —John Lydon The Royal Family attracts media attention and adoration from...

INSTANT

“People used to respect royalty to an insane extent that doesn't exist nowadays. These people never shouted. They never moved, really. Their effort was minimum. They were the most powerful people, but they were just...



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