The book’s organising principle is a day—September 29th 1923—when the British Empire reached its maximum territorial extent. The portrait is achieved with a wide-angle lens, but the choice ...

1997: Members of the British Royal Family sit for an official portrait in the white drawing room at Windsor Castle after Prince William's confirmation at St. George's Chapel.

The Truth About Empire promises to be “a shield against the assault on historical truth.” Its authors might do well to visit Col. Pennycuick’s memorial at Camberley before it, too, is toppled.

The first portrait painted of King Charles since his coronation has some critics seeing red. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben discusses the controversy with art journalist Holly Black.

A British-born painter has said that Donald Trump’s accusations that his portrait was distorted have put her business in “danger”. Artist Sarah Boardman’s painting of the US president has ...

The British Royal Family marked Windrush Day by unveiling a selection of portraits of the Windrush Generation commissioned by ...

What role did the British Empire and the royal family play in World War One? Find out in this year 5/6 primary history guide from BBC Bitesize.

British author and journalist Frederick Forsyth, best known for thriller novels such as "The Day of the Jackal," "The Odessa File," "The Fourth Protocol" and "The Dogs of War," has died. He was 86.

The British royal family is known for using their portraits to mark special occasions. Royal family members are often photographed but cannot take selfies with the public. Here are 25 royal family ...

Travel back in time and witness the change of history with these incredible official portraits of the British royal family. King George IV of England reigned for ten years, from 1820 to 1830. His ...

The sun will quite literally set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years. The UK government confirmed yesterday they are handing over its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian ...

What role did the British Empire and the royal family play in World War One? Find out in this year 5/6 primary history guide from BBC Bitesize.