As the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing ...

Here are nine hard-to-believe facts about the UK's economy. Visit MarketsInsider.com for more stories. The United Kingdom's economy has been in the global spotlight ever since the nation voted to ...

Here are 11 facts about this famous collection of ceremonial objects and royal regalia. 1. The crown used for the crowning itself is different from the one used on most other occasions.