An 1848 etching featuring Queen Victoria and Prince Albert decorating an evergreen tree influenced how people decorate for ...

Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, played a pivotal role in shaping modern British Christmas traditions. In fact, the royal Christmas tree, now a cherished symbol, owes its prominence to ...

London newspaper The Illustrated News published an image of the royal family gathered around an 8-foot decorated fir tree at ...

The idea first spread to England through Queen Victoria's mother—but it ... Getty Images The 1848 engraving of the royal family decorating a tree. The prince sent decorated trees to schools ...

Born on 30 April 1946, Carl Gustaf is the current head of the House of Bernadotte. Carl did not succeed his father to the ...

The royal family traditionally opens their Christmas presents not on Christmas morning but on Christmas Eve, keeping with ...

King George V, a grandson of Queen Victoria, inherited the throne ... Here's an in-depth look at the British royal family tree, beginning with the family that started it all: ...

Charles and Camilla are not the only dog owners in the British royal family. In fact, the love for the furry companions goes up and down the royal family tree: There is, of course, the late Queen ...

Queen Victoria restored the reputation of a monarchy tarnished by the extravagance of her royal uncles. She also shaped a new role for the Royal Family ... by every British monarch since.

The tradition dates back centuries. As families around the world prepare to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, the British royals will be exchanging gifts tonight, on Christmas Eve. As Prince Harry ...