Queen Victoria22 hrs agoHaving tea with Florence NightingaleIn 1898, the British founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, invited the Muslim leader Aga Khan III around to her London home for tea.22 hrs ago11 Jul 2026Last soldier given Victoria Cross by Queen honouredPte Charles Ward, from Leeds, delivered a message requesting help while under enemy fire.11 Jul 202625 May 2026Queen Victoria's nightdress on display in museumThe nightdress, donated by a Littlehampton resident, is on show at the town's museum until November.25 May 20267 May 2026Mansion where Queen Victoria stayed put up for saleGrade-II listed Newsham House was built in the late 18th Century for Thomas Molyneux of West Derby.7 May 202622 Oct 2025Royals' copies of Austen works to be displayedPrince Albert's copy of Pride and Prejudice is amongst those that will go on display this month.22 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Historic toy 'once owned by Queen Victoria' being soldThe 'galloping gig' is being auction in Salisbury and was reportedly owned by Queen Victoria. 1 Oct 202526 Jun 2025Former station waiting room could become micro pubThe disused first-class waiting room on platform four was reportedly used by Queen Victoria.26 Jun 202520 Apr 2025Chocolate bar that's 125 years old to go on saleThe bar was one of a batch sent by Queen Victoria to British troops fighting in the Boer War.20 Apr 202515 Mar 2025Discover royal fashion through time - and techNearly 200 royal garments, from the 16th Century to the present day, have been scanned and put online.15 Mar 2025...
