Sam Kelly explains how Queen Victoria became a huge fan of drugs—and how she brought China to its knees because of it.

Long known only as the site of Napoleon’s exile, Saint Helena is in fact a sanctuary of rare biodiversity, dramatic ...

An invitation to a coronation was treasured in 1838 when Queen Victoria was crowned. Now it's a treasured collector's item.

Its face was similar to other British stamps of the era and featured a profile bust of Queen Victoria and the postage value displayed ... For stamps to sell for large sums, they must be rare and have ...

Rare pieces from the wardrobes of Diana, Princess of Wales, Queen Victoria and Princess Margaret go on display at a new fashion exhibition at Kensington Palace ...

Una and the Lion This is a £5 British gold coin dated 1839 that commemorates the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign in 1837. It's considered one of the most beautiful British coins ever made.

Many collectors today wonder if postage stamps are good investments. While some rare and historical stamps have increased in ...

The stamp featuring Queen Victoria’s profile is marked with a small “77” to denote the plate number and “PI” to identify its place on the plate.

Known as one of the most beautiful UK stamps ever released, the Postal Union £1 stamp came out in 1929. "It was vilified by the press and collectors alike at the time," Mr Cordell said.

The stamps feature a portrait of Queen Victoria and a sailing ship. The cover was sent from Mauritius to Bordeaux, France, in 1847 and is the only one known to exist with both stamps.

Queen Camilla is dazzling in a crown — just like queens to come before her. Queen Camilla joined King Charles at the first State Opening of Parliament to take place during his reign on Tuesday.

The Royal Mint has revealed its most valuable 50p coins, while some of the UK's most sought after stamps have also been revealed ...