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Henrietta Maria

Wife to King Charles I and Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland, Henrietta Maria was a patron of the arts who oversaw Inigo Jones's completion of the Queen's House in 1635

National Maritime Museum Shortlisted for National Family Friendly Museum Award

The National Maritime Museum (NMM) has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award. Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual award since 2004, recognising the most family friendly heritage sites in the UK. It is the only museum award to be judged by families.

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The Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory

Stand beneath the magnificent onion dome and marvel at one of the largest refracting telescopes in the world

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 15 Shortlist Announced

Awe-inspiring scenes of the Milky Way, vibrant star trails racing across the night sky and spiral galaxies are all features of the shortlist for this year’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year.

Why is the ship called Cutty Sark?

Cutty Sark was one of the most famous ships of its day - but what does the name Cutty Sark actually mean?

What is 30x30? Protecting 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030

Learn how marine protected areas could help marine life recover – and even combat climate change

Royal Museums Greenwich to Hold Season of Play

Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) will host a season of events for all ages dedicated to play from July to September 2023.