Just last week authorities revealed the causes of death for legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead in their home on Feb. 26. Authorities confirmed last week that ...

The family conspired almost from his birth in August 1819, three months after that of Victoria, to link the first cousins in marriage. Victoria seemed almost certain to become queen after her ...

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, reconnecting it with the public through ...

The new film starring Judi Dench explores an extraordinary historical relationship Simon Perry is a writer and correspondent at PEOPLE. He has more than 25 years’ experience at PEOPLE covering ...

It's the heart of many a fairy tale — a young woman rising from humble beginnings to a life of luxury in a grand palace. But Marie Downing was Cinderella in reverse — leaving the opulence of Queen ...

Victoria was eighteen when she became Queen. At the time, the Royal Family was unpopular. But people liked this new Queen! Three years later she married Prince Albert. Because she was the Queen ...