Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Tower of London, officially titled His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle which was founded in 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest.
The Tower of London is a pre-eminent part of English history and is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions today. But what do we actually know about this historic monument? Here, we have some fascinating facts about the Tower of London which you may not know.
Featured as our Product of the Month for November, we have the remarkable ‘Queen Elizabeth II Cypher and Signature Five Pound Crown Set’. This set celebrates two of the most iconic personal symbols of our Late Queen Elizabeth II.
This year, Prince William and his family will move into Adelaide Cottage. Situated on the grounds of Windsor Castle, this four-bedroom house is the ideal family home for William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis.
Having been a royal family residence since the 19th century, this cottage is certainly a great choice for the second heir to the British throne. Not only does it move him closer to his grandmother, the Queen, but also his father, Prince Charles, allowing the inevitable transition of monarchy to run smoothly.
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