L’état c’est mo”. The state is me (or I am the state) – attributed, dubiously, to the French King Louis XIV. In Kenya sometimes (‘jokingly’?) “L’état c’est Moi” during the 24-year rule of Daniel ...

William and his wife Mary were crowned joint monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1689. Their accession, known as the ‘Glorious Revolution’, marked an important transition towards ...

The exhibition, featuring loans from the Palace of Versailles and The Palace Museum in Beijing, celebrates the 60th ...

Now open through January 4, 2026, an immersive experience at the Château de Versailles revives for the first time three ...

I have been getting strange texts on my phone for months now. The two most memorable catchphrases I can recall are “third ...

A new exhibition of letters at Waddesdon Manor exposes the private lives of famous figures – including the war hero’s ...

Many of the enduring myth about Marie Antoinette seem to focus food - like that "let them eat cake" comment. But what did the ...

The Musée de l'Armée opens its doors on May 17, 2025 for a special nocturne to mark Nuit des Musées. This exceptional evening ...