LONDON — This was a tumultuous year in the United Kingdom, where the only constant seemed to be change. In one four-month stretch, the U.K. had four chancellors of the exchequer (essentially Britain's ...

When it comes to who Britain’s longest-reigning monarch was, history tells of centuries of stability, crisis, and change. From medieval kings to modern queens, the longest reigning monarch in the UK's ...

Last Thursday, the world learned of a historic moment. Queen Elizabeth II — who reigned over the United Kingdom for 70 years, longer than any previous monarch — passed. Most people alive today have ...

Contrary to popular belief, viewers of The Crown and Downtown Abbey are probably aware that British royalty never lived in the same palace each family had its own magnificent abode. There are multiple ...

King Charles III drives past Wellington Arch during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19 in London, England. (Photo by David Ramos / Getty Images) In the fall of 1919, as Americans ...

The deeply religious ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey in London. While there are a few new wrinkles, tradition still rules. “The coronation is very ritualistic. It’s not just a showcase of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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Former U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, current U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images; John ...