Known as the 'Merrie Monarch', Charles II had many mistresses who wielded power and influence in the Restoration-era court. So how did his wife and queen, Catherine of Braganza, deal with it? Sophie Shorland explains more about the consort's relationships with her husband's many dalliances. Find out more at http://spr.ly/6181iCrGD | HistoryExtra

"I think it's often forgotten that The Great Escape was probably one of the most audacious operations that the RAF carried out." As we approach the 80th anniversary of The Great Escape, we want to share an eye-witness account as told to us by former PoW, the late Charles Clarke. Charles recollects what happened the day after the escape attempt, his thoughts on the film and the ingenuity behind the escape plan. Read the blog here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wI1k2 | RAF Benevolent Fund