The Crown Coin: Her Masterpiece stands alongside the most celebrated creations in numismatic history, from the legendary 1,000 Tola Gold Mohur of Mughal Emperor Jahangir to the great commemorative works of European royalty. It is a once-in-history tribute to a sovereign whose reign will never be equaled.

Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding dress remains one of the most intricate gowns in modern royal history.

The only time Queen Elizabeth II ever hid from state visit guests occurred in 1978 when she avoided Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu at Buckingham Palace.

Parents to four girls, it was by royal warrant in 2004 that Queen Elizabeth II favoured their eldest daughter Hazel with the first Baroness title. The 11th Baron is her son, the renowned film producer Peter Czernin. It is believed that the Starburst Tiara is still in the possession of the family.

At a dinner at Buckingham Palace in 1961, the sovereign is said to have slipped Jackie Kennedy a discreet but effective tip for being a public figure.

Joan Rivers may have had an infinite amount charisma and confidence on stage, but when it came to meeting royalty, her daughter Melissa Rivers recalled a moment when the iconic comedian was at a loss for words.

Perhaps none more so than this route through a charming Ribble Valley village that's largely owned by the Royal Family and features a visit to the pub where Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed her first ever pub lunch.

Shellfish and seafood in general have long been considered "forbidden" during Royal duties. But former Royal chef Darren McGrady, who spent 15 years preparing meals for the Royal Family - creating exquisite dishes for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry - stated the assertion "isn't true."