As a new official portrait of King Charles III is unveiled, a guide to the messages in recent royal iconography.

From the first ever Barbour jacket to a dress worn by Princess Diana – the garments that help define British identity are on show in an exhibition at Blenheim Palace.

Scientists are beginning to understand why our cancer risk increases as we get older. Now it's hoped that this could one day lead to new treatments.

Better Call Saul actor Bob Odenkirk was just revealed to have ties to the monarchy. He’s far from alone.

Diana, Princess of Wales's landmine walk in Angola on 15 January 1997 had a far-reaching impact, triggering a conversation that saw a turning point in the fight against the devices.

The sweater – just auctioned for an astonishing $1.4 million – is a symbol of her journey from Sloaney ingenue to powerful communicator, and eventual outsider, writes Lindsay Baker.

From the Royal Family to Glastonbury, the Barbour jacket – in all its dishevelled glory – has come to symbolise Britishness. Lindsay Baker traces the story of an iconic garment.

Earlier this year, to mark the Platinum Jubilee, BBC Culture explored the Queen's iconic status. Click on the links below to revisit these and one other article about Her Majesty.