The newly-discovered diaries of a wealthy country squire show he spent the majority of his time painting scenes of Victorian life rather than working. Solicitor George Cooper's journals are full ...

A picture bought for less than £100 68 years ago is expected to sell this week for nearly £1million. The massive 6ft by 4ft painting entitled Chivalry shows a knight in shining armour rescuing a ...

The queen appointed Kate Middleton a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), the highest rank in a form of chivalry personally granted by the sovereign to recognize one's service.