Royalty

Even though I am not a royalist — I repeat — I am not a royalist The whole monarchy, royal family thing is past its use-by date and belongs to an ignorant and innocent past. We should have outgrown it by now. But not for something worse! I can hardly believe that people are still bowing and scraping when they get to meet a member of…

It takes its name from ignorance of French! — This broad sandy avenue runs for nearly a mile along the south side of London’s Hyde Park, and there is absolutely nothing rotten about it — either literally or figuratively! It was first laid out during the joint reign of King William III and Queen Mary II, which lasted from…

Even the best monarchs were controversial — Queen Victoria is one of the most well-known monarchs in British history. Her lengthy reign encompassed many events, ranging from diplomatic triumphs to sorrowful tragedies. And while there have been plenty of British monarchs who left behind much darker legacies than Victoria, she still experienced several scandals throughout her lifetime. 1. The Flora Hastings Scandal

Not that the rest of the world hasn't gone barmy too. — Britain does indeed seem to have gone bonkers, but it’s not alone. There’s a maniac in Moscow bombing the hell out of Ukraine in the name of rescuing it from Nazis, or something like that, daily gun massacres all over the US where a lunatic who tried to overturn the…

Some executioners don’t have a good aim — Royalty comes with privileges. Though most queens wielded less power than their husbands, they still enjoyed luxurious lifestyles and benefited from an abundance of wealth, food, and entertainment. But being a queen doesn’t make you immune from pain and turmoil. Despite all their advantages, these women all suffered terrible fates. 1. Mary, Queen of Scots

The reigning monarch’s fascinating life — Have you ever wondered about the most senior royal in the British family? The reigning monarch is proven herself to have outlasted many of her Prime Ministers and other leaders around the world. She is inspiring to everyone, young and old. This year marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which began…