Beginning in 400 AD as two separate monarchies and united in 1603, the English monarchy remains a recognizable symbol of the UK.

Jul 19, 2010 - Lisa Cucciniello

Reading surprised everyone, punching above their weight last season in a springtime surge that took them into the playoff places. Could they do it again?

Aug 4, 2011 - Jamie Clark

A British tradition, the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures have taken place annually since 1825, with a break only for the Second World War.

Dec 18, 2010 - Paula Thomas

Dominated by the ruins of its Renaissance palace, the bustling central Scottish town of Linithgow was popular with Scottish royalty for centuries.

Jul 4, 2010 - Jennifer Young

Limassol is not only Cyprus' bustling port city, it's also where the place where Queen Berengaria married England's King Richard the Lionheart.

Dec 21, 2010 - Deena Efstathiou

The life of Don Julius d'Austria, son of Emperor Rudolph II, and the murder he committed.

Dec 11, 2010 - Erin Naillon

Prince William and Kate Middleton will be treating themselves to two wedding cakes on April 29th, 2011. Here's a mouth-watering snippet of what's in store.

Mar 27, 2011 - Duane Jackson

The historic gothic abbey has long been the site of historic events and daily worship as well as the venue to mark royal national services and celebrations.

Nov 23, 2010 - Diane Evans

The 2011 Open Championship will take place at Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England; a course rich in history since the late 1800s.

Jul 12, 2011 - Adam Fonseca

Situated in the heart of London's Covent Garden Area, the Opera House has nearly 350 years of history behind it. Originally it was named the Theatre Royal.

Aug 29, 2009 - Cathy Smith

Princess Anne is the eldest daughter and second child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Princess Anne's official title is HRH The Princess Royal.

Jan 7, 2011 - Mark Tibbits

The Borzoi, also known as the Russian Wolfhound, is a dog with uncertain origins and an aristocratic past.

Jul 17, 2006 - Kerry Kubilius

Here is the first installment of the Royal Navy recruitment process.

Nov 29, 2010 - Martin Westgate

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is Scotland's most famous street. Home to Edinburgh Castle and venue for the Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh Tattoo.

Jul 1, 2007 - Neil Gunn

The biggest of Edmonton museums located just west of downtown hosts several locally focused permanent galleries and periodically presents rotating world-class exhibits.

Jan 11, 2010 - Robin Schroffel

There have been five ships of the name Ark Royal in the British Royal Navy. Here are some facts about each of these famous vessels.

Mar 28, 2011 - Paula Thomas

The Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy have an infamous mistrust of one another. Will the latest squabble over finance see the end of one of Britain's military services?

Jun 15, 2009 - Patrick Boniface

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and once home to Mary Queen of Scots, is still the official Scottish residence of Britain's monarch

Mar 2, 2007 - Mike Gerrard

Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and St. George's Chapel at Windsor are the three primary venues for British royal weddings in the last 60 years.

Nov 19, 2010 - Constance Woloschuk

There is a rich history of three centuries of theater on this site in the heart of London.

May 17, 2008 - Helen McCarthy