The televisions may be stripped away now, but a presidential residence still contains many remnants of a brutal reign.
Tag: Palaces and Castles
Burglars Break Into Windsor Castle Estate, Home of Prince William, Kate and Family
The intruders entered a farm building on the castle estate last month and stole an Isuzu pickup and a quad bike, according to the local police.
U.K. Royal Family Gets Financial Boost From Offshore Wind and Palaces
Profits at the Crown Estate doubled thanks to offshore wind deals, while visitors to royal palaces are almost back to prepandemic levels.
Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria
Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.
Bolivian Soldiers Withdraw and General Is Arrested After Apparent Coup Attempt
The general declared he was leading an effort to “re-establish democracy,” but he and other members of the armed forces later pulled back after trying to storm the presidential palace.
Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.
In a small English village, a group of dedicated locals has unearthed the remains of a long-vanished palace that had been home to Henry VIII’s grandmother.
King Charles to Resume Public Duties Next Week Amid Cancer Treatment
The king’s cancer treatment will continue but doctors are “pleased with the progress made so far,” a palace spokesman said.
Princess Kate’s Photo of Queen Elizabeth II Is Flagged as Edited
Getty Images said a photo taken by Catherine, Princess of Wales, of Queen Elizabeth II had been “digitally enhanced,” adding to scrutiny over royal communications with the public.
Princess Kate Apologizes For Editing Mother’s Day Photo
A Mother’s Day portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales, with her three children shows a range of anomalies indicating it had been digitally altered.
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House: A Glimpse Into Royal Life 100 Years Ago
At a time of turmoil for Britain’s royal family, an exhibition at Windsor Castle provides an insight into the lives of an earlier king and queen.