In 1649, the British monarchy ceased when Charles I was executed, and the office of king was abolished by Parliament under the English Interregnum. A republic followed, and yet just over a decade ...

Americans have long held a soft spot for the British monarchy. As King Charles crosses the pond, some question whether that’s still the case.

ideastream: Luke Reader, a teaching fellow in the Department of History, described the role of the British monarchy from its controversial past to its relevancy today, following the passing of Queen ...

Comparisons between the Dukes of Windsor and Meghan and Harry have sparked global debate. These similarities reveal enduring ...

Three miles south of Windsor Castle, in the western exurbs of London, stands a 25-ton equestrian statue of King George III, cast from old cannons in the decade after his death in 1820. Dressed as ...

It’s been a rocky road for Britain’s House of Windsor of late. Ever since the end of World War II, it has wobbled dangerously close to the cliff’s edge of abolition, only to catch a breather and ...

The oldest piece in the British crown jewels dates back to the 12th century ...