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Celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend will kick off with Trooping the Colour watched by the Royal Family from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

These stately homes near London are worth a visit. From Kent to Buckinghamshire, there are a lot of them worth seeing close to the UK capital.

Find which Royal palaces in London are able to be visited and what you can see there. These are often Royal homes even today in the centre of London.

Here's my guide to visiting the magnificent Hatfield House. If you're a Tudorphile, Hatfield House is a must visit attraction in London, both for its charm and its royal connections. Fans of Queen Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, will be especially enchanted by the early 17th century Jacobean palace.

Prince Philip's funeral is expected to take place next Saturday in a ceremony and lead-up where tradition is eschewed in the same no-nonsense style the Royal was best-known.

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In true royal fashion, Queen Elizabeth II had a home for just about every occasion—some of these properties come with the title, while others came from inheritance. Take a look at the Queen's 6 royal and private dwellings.

Westminster Abbey is a venerable landmark that’s an absolute must visit attraction in London. It's the most historic church in the English-speaking world. This Westminster Abbey guide gives you an overview of the abbey's 1,000 year history and tells you everything to see inside. I also give you must know tips for visiting.

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The pinnacle of today's celebrations to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee was the flypast of 71 aircraft that included Spitfires, a Lancaster Bomber and the Red Arrows

A look at the ceremonial events surrounding the Queen's lying-in-state, ahead of her state funeral on Monday.

Discover the iconic London landmarks that you must visit, from Buckingham Palace to London Bridge, for a trip you won't forget!

Victoria, who went to bed a Princess and woke up to be the Queen of Britain. Read more on this iconic monarch who has a whole era denoted to

You know Buckingham Palace and maybe even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Frogmore House, but what about the other 18 estates?

All about British culture! Here's the list of great British traditions and celebrations in the UK, from the Queen's speech to brewing the perfect tea.

Por ver sus colecciones reales, los salones donde los monarcas reciben a otros jefes de estado, sus jardines o su cambio de guardia. Son un imprescindible en cualquier escapada por Europa.

We take a look at the most memorable moments from this year's Trooping the Colour held to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday

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There has never been a better time to visit the UK. The British Isles, home to the 2012 Olympic Games, are a Jewel in the Crown of Europe. Don't miss them!

Ever wonder just how British are you? Find out a bit more about some of the traits of us Brits, and take the test yourself to see how British you really are

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This post is a must-read for anybody taking the Buckingham Palace tour. It has everything you need to know before you go on your tour!