The Crown
British Royals Hid Crown Jewels From Nazis in a Cracker Box
During World War II, the British royal family’s most precious gems were buried underground at Windsor Castle to protect them from discovery by the Nazis, a new documentary reveals. With Britain under air attack from the mighty German Luftwaffe, King George VI ordered palace staff ...read more
Watching The Crown? Here Are the Real Facts You Need to Know
Netflix’s hit TV series The Crown, which goes deep inside the private world of Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s royal family, chronicles their lives within the sweep of global events during and after World War II—from the Suez Crisis to John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Below, our ...read more