The British royal family's crown jewels aren't just crowns and jewels. "Crown jewels" is really just a catchall name for a suite of artifacts and regalia the royals use for coronations and other ...

King Charles' royal regalia will go on display just twenty days after their May 6 coronation in a revamped display Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern ...

The Wardrobe Tower, completed in 1199, was designated to hold royal garments and the Crown Jewels of England. Many visitors flee to the tour each year just to see the fascinating jewels and crowns ...

A royal residency, place of execution, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. Built in the 1070’s, the Tower of London is shrouded in history. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting ...

The British crown jewels are worth even more money than you might imagine. Here's who inherited these treasures, along with Queen Elizabeth II's private jewelry collection. If you’ve ever seen ...

In 1671 a former Civil War soldier and his gang conned their way into stealing the British Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It became the first and only time anyone has attempted to steal them.

Chief Yeoman Warder Alan Kingshott popped into the Breakfast Show studio to help launch 500 Words 2017, and shared some fascinating stories about the Tower. Alan brought in some props to give ...

A single jewel in the Tower of London has seen the rise and fall of more empires, caused more bad luck and been more prized than any other precious stone on Earth. The Kohinoor is the most famous ...

Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state ...

Discover the Tower of London – a secure fortress, royal palace, infamous prison and execution site where you can explore 1,000 years of history. Prepare to be dazzled by the world-famous Crown ...

Note: From Jan. 2 to April 12, 2025, the Chapel Royal will be closed. The East Gate and Wharf will be closed from Jan. 8 to March 14, 2025. Although its exterior might be grim and even ...