Secrets of the Royal Traditions

The origins of traditions used by the royal family for hundreds or thousands of years, beginning with some of those on display at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in September 2022, as well the secrets of other lighter and sometimes humorous conventions. From the history of the royal vigil at the coffin in Westminster Hall to the tradition of royals unveiling plaques for everything from train Lines to blocks of flats, these are the rituals that keep the royals in the public spotlight

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