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Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the monarch since 1837. It is the go-to place on great ceremonial occasions, when crowds fill the length of the Mall to see the King - or Queen - on the famous balcony. On special occasions there are fly-pasts above it and so this great edifice in the centre of London has come to represent stability at the centre of national life. As for those who live inside it the story is rather different, however. It is by no means the favourite home of the Kings and Queens who have occupied it.

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Brothers William and Harry's on-going feuds are by no means the first close family feud to cast a pall over the Royal Family. Because Queen Victoria was furious with her eldest son, Bertie - the future Edward VII, for his wayward philandering, this was nothing to the fury reserved for her own mother, the Duchess of Kent. Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, the widow of late Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III, became a Mother from Hell, determining every waking moment of her daughter's life in an effort to suppress the slightest hint of liberty.

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She is a figure from another world to many. But this royal wielded a great deal on the Queen, taking her to London's great sights and exhibitions as a child. The Queen said it was impossible to imagine the world without her presence on March 24.

Your Majesty, never mistress; it will only end in tears. Every British monarch over the past 400 years should have received this single piece of advice, but no one of them would have listened. These kings and princes were the rock stars of their day - women flocked and bowed before them, and they could choose whoever they liked. And as many as they wanted. Admittedly murder, blackmail, grand larceny, and kidnapping were all part of bedding these royal mistresses, but their Majesties never shrank above it.

Josiah Wedgwood, a British potter and entrepreneur, promoted his chinaware through celebrities, including royalty. Wedgwood made a cream-colored tea set for King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte, in 1765, which resulted in his appointment as Potter To Her Majesty. He began marketing his creamware as Queen's Ware, implying its quality and aspirational attributes. Wedgwood capitalised and began advertising in London newspapers, naming specific items for particular members of the nobility, such as his Duchess of Devonshire flowerpots. Lillie Langtry, a Channel Islands-born actress, starts a new celebrity endorsement. 'The Jersey Lily' was well-known for her stage appearances and her controversies, including one with Edward VII and then Prince of Wales. In 1882, advertising veteran Thomas J. Barratt recruited Pears Soap to promote Pears Soap. Here's not only was her image used, but she also included her signature and endorsement: 'Since using Pears Soap for the hands and complexion, I have rejected all others.'

They are rarely on view other than during the annual Garter Day parade at Windsor Castle, returning to the Sovereign on the death of the knight. However, two rare Order of the Garter - worn pinned to the left breast - and a rare Garter band will be on view at the Tate Gallery in London this week. Two of the insignias - the Star and Garter band - were given to the 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, Robert, Viscount Castlereagh's, in 1814 after he served in the Peninsular War under Duke George III.

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The plotters obtain orders from veteran party fixer Dougie Smith (centre), whose reputation as a Machiavellian figure lurking in the shadows, has long been associated with anxiety and trepidation in Downing Street's inner circle. Smith, a Tory Party employee who served under Sir Iain Duncan Smith's unfamous leadership, leads the 'Sheekey plotters,' who have been known to gather in London's famed luxury fish restaurant J Sheekey.

Some people may be split on whether or not Friday is 'Australia Day' or 'Invasion Day,' but historians and legal experts agree that some basic facts should not be ignored. On its arrival in New South Wales, the First Fleet sailed from England with clear instructions that the indigenous people were not to be concerned. No shots were fired as it landed in Port Jackson on January 26, 1788, and no one was injured physically, and no one was injured. The debate about whether or not the country was invaded or settled or a combination of both is at the forefront of the discussion about how and when we commemorate Australia Day.

Queen Victoria is today's all-powerful empress whose long reign was only surpassed by our own Queen Elizabeth. Victoria is the grandmother of Europe, according to the history books, and Britain reached the apex of its aristocracy during her long reign. A quarter of the world's population, who made up the British Empire, was killed at her burial on January 22nd, 1901. Ships from the royal navy, nose to tail, travelled across the Solent from Osborne to the mainland. For a moment, it seemed that the earth stood still. The transition from stagecoaches, highwaymen, and public executions to one that embraces the railway, the motor car, and the advent of air travel has been remarkable.

MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: The Mail on Sunday can reveal that palace aides drafted unethical plans for Prince Charles to resign and step in for the Queen in the final years of her reign. The plans, which have never been announced before, included soft-touch'regency-light' and'reversible regency' plans, which had his mother become 'incapacitated.' If triggered, Charles would have been the first regent since 1820 - when George III's eldest son stood in his place.

A defence chief has backed calls to build a new monument (mockup statuette pictured right), which acknowledges the Royal Navy's contribution to ending the slave trade. Admiral Alan West (left) has thrown his weight behind a bid led by Penny Mordaunt to design the first memorial to the Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron, which has confiscated vessels and released vast numbers of men, women, and children. Yesterday, House of Commons leader David Cameron attacked 'anti-British, grievance-based' attempts to rewrite history, saying that the UK should not remain silent about being the first country to abolish slave trade, noting that it was a slave trade.

The House of Commons leader warns the country not to be ashamed of its past or remain ignorant of the country's achievements. She writes in the Daily Mail that, contrary to what many young people now believe, the United Kingdom was the first country to abolish the slave trade, and that many of our sailors paid the ultimate price in the process of ending it. Ms Mordaunt is also funding a drive to build the first memorial to the Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron, which took control of ships moving to the Americas and released slews of men, women, and children. This Royal Navy flotilla was the principal protagonist in physically destroying the slave trade,' she writes. More than 150,000 men, women, and children were destined for servitude in the Americas between 1807 and 1867; it destroyed over 1,600 vessels and more than 1,500 sailors died in the process. It was dangerous work,' says the author.'

The top ten TV shows of 2023 have been revealed in the United Kingdom. Bruce Straley's The Last Of Us, a series that sees a world devastated by a pandemic triggered by a zombie-inducing fungus, ranked No. 1 on the charts. Succession, a five-year show that tells the tale of a media magnate family and the fight to take over the company if their father steps down, is the runner-up.

At this time of year, the Windsors are well-known for their home-spun, jokey gifts. They seldom have to spend money. Catherine, now Princess of Wales, got into the spirit of things by giving Her Late Majesty a jar of marrow chutney made with her own grandmother's recipe for her first Christmas at Sandringham in 2011. Prince Harry is said to have once given the Queen a shower cap with the words "Ain't life a bitch" embembroidered on it, while Meghan is reported to have proffered a singing hamster toy that captivated the corgis. And who could forget the Big Mouth Billy Bass singing fish that delighted Queen Elizabeth one year, a present from Prince Andrew?

The Illustrated London News carried a sketch of the royal family gathered around the yew tree at Windsor Castle, sparking a sensation and starting the trend. However, Prince Consort Albert died in the castle's Blue Room on Christmas 1861, causing the tragedy. Victoria will not worry about this or the next few Christmases because of her grief. By the middle of the century, a new queen was on the throne, while the newly crowned Elizabeth spent her first Christmas as Queen in New Zealand.

Even if you opt for a plastic version, it is a staple in millions of households around the country. The Christmas Tree, as we know it has been a prominent part of British Christmas celebrations for almost 200 years. The event was largely popular among Queen Victoria in 1848 when she was shown in an engraving posing with her beloved husband Prince Albert and their children around their own tree, which was decked out with decorations. While baubles were invented in Germany in the 16th century, they were made popular in Britain thanks to the new royal link. Tinsel meanwhile derives from 17th-century German manufacturers, although fairy lights became a big thing after being used on the West End stage in 1882. Trees will be adorned millions of trees in households around the country, as well as Germany.

The royals are all about tradition, particularly at this time of year. But there is one 'tradition' in Yuletide that they long ago gave up on - a Coronation. Earlier this year, King Charles preferred May for his enthronement. It was June for his mother, Elizabeth. The summer months were favoured by a generation on generation after generation of their ancestors. Nobody ever mentions Christmas. And for good reason, the two monarchs who attempted it shortly realized their mistake.

Jane Robinson samples the five teas that were poured into Boston Harbour on the night of December 16, 1773, an event that sparked the American Revolution. 'British city of 650,000 people has a strong proportion of students and businessmen,' despite the fact that Boston trades on its history.' It's also incredibly easy to walk around, as you take in everything from the buzzy harbour district to the upmarket Back Bay neighborhood.'

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: The River Axe in Devon, Axminster, is synonymous with the manufacture of luxuriously woven carpets. Its illustrious history began with Thomas Whitty, an 18th-century cloth weaver (1713-1792). The company was revived in the twentieth century, and Axminster Carpets continues to be a profitable British company. Whitty was visiting Cheapside in London in 1754 when a friend introduced him to a massive Turkish carpet, 36 ft long and 21 ft wide. Whitty spent months debating the engineering behind producing such a seamless piece of work.

The Queen and the Princess of Wales' stunning jewels and accessories at Buckingham Palace last night are examined by FEMAIL. Camilla, 75, and Kate, 41, pulled out all the stops in their exhibit, choosing pieces from the vault that no doubt had sentimental value, just hours after the Duchess of Sussex (inset) stepped out in Santa Barbara wearing a diamond tennis bracelet she was given by King Charles on the eve of her wedding to Prince Harry.

Since arriving in 1914, Winnie the American black bear (pictured left with his rescuer Harry Colebourn) was a fixture at London Zoo. AA Milne and his son Christopher Robin were among the entranced visitors. Milne wrote Winnie the Pooh, which later became a global phenomenon. By European kings, King Henry III was given three lions, an elephant, and a polar bear, leading to the construction of the Tower of London's menagerie (inset top, lions, and tigers fighting in the 19th century). King George III was the lucky owner of a cheetah that was named Miss Jenny and prominently depicted by artist George Stubbs. Egyptian emperor and son George IV was one of three European monarchs to be presented with a giraffe (right) by the Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt. However, both were dwarfed in terms of gifted animals by late Queen Elizabeth II, who was given hundreds of animals throughout her reign. Many, including two pygmy hippopotami, were immediately put into the care of London Zoo. Inset bottom: Obaysch was Europe's first living hippo since Roman times. He appeared in 1850.