Royalty & Aristocracy
Discover all the drama and ceremony of London’s royal history in our related objects, stories and blogs.
Blogs-And-Stories
War & Weapons
War & Weapons
The Victoria Cross found in the Thames
When a mudlark recovered Britain’s prestigious medal for valour
London Places
London Places
Where did King Henry VIII live in London?
When it came to splendid palaces, this Tudor king was spoiled for choice
Religion & Beliefs
Religion & Beliefs
What was the Cheapside Cross?
A monument to a queen – and a point of religious conflict
Politics & Society
Nature & Environment
Nature & Environment
St James’s Park: Royal playground & wildlife haven
The park surrounded by palaces – and home to a colony of pelicans
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
Richmond Palace: A long-lost Tudor showpiece
Transformed by Henry VII, loved by Elizabeth I, largely forgotten about today
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
The Savoy Palace & Hospital
How a magnificent medieval manor became a Tudor hospital for the poor – and then fell into ruins
