
A illustrated guide to the British Royal Family, covering individual members of the family, the succession, royal duties, the royal household, royal residences & a look back over the history of British monarchs asking how much do we know about the monarchy? This Collins Gem takes you through its many aspects. It
Includes:: a historical review of monarchs in Britain; The Royal Office; ancestry & heraldry, symbols of office (crown, orb, etc.) & the succession; the Royal family; Royal Palaces
- Buckingham Palace, Holyroodhouse, Windsor Castle & more; places with royal connections
- Brighton Pavilion, Tower of London, Fotheringhay, Osborne House; the Royal calendar; the Court Circular & regular celebrations & duties
- The Queen's Official Birthday, The Maundy Thursday service, etc.; & the Royal household
- the royal staff, the royal wealth, the art collection, & royal regiments.