Today is the final column of my series on the ancient history of our eight official cities – and please read to the end for some news about ...

1792: Kentucky is admitted as 15th US state. 1796: The last British troops withdraw from the US. On the same day, Tennessee is admitted as the 16th US state. 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte swears fidelity ...

In 1660, Charles II was restored to the English throne. It was also the monarch's 30th birthday. In 1790, Rhode Island became ...

WE HAVE reached the final destination, our capital Edinburgh, in this series on the ancient history of Scotland’s eight official cities ...

King Charles has held an impressive property portfolio over the years, and one home in particular is likely close to his ...

We asked Melissa Simpson, head of horticulture for The King’s Foundation, to share how she and the king grow and care for ...

Today marks the 21st wedding anniversary of Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI of Spain. The royal couple tied the knot on May ...

Explore the enchanting castles of Scotland and immerse yourself in the rich history and grandeur of these architectural ...

In the 1590s, King James VI of Scotland's fear of witchcraft began ... In late 1590 her employer, David Seton, accused her and tortured her into a confession in which she named several accomplices.

The Government has confirmed there will be eight more bank holidays to look forward to this year. However, the number of such days will vary depending on where you live.

The Princess Royal travelled up to Scotland on Tuesday for ... murder of her private secretary, David Rizzio. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: The King and Queen host garden party at ...

James was crowned King of ... to rule Scotland in his own right. James’ young life was stained by bloodshed. He was still in the womb when Mary’s secretary and confidant David Rizzio was ...