The Difference Between England, the U.K. and Great Britain (Plus More U.K. Facts)

How the line of succession to the British Throne works, and how the Queen fell in love with corgis. 

What's the Difference Between England, the U.K. and Great Britain? By Dave Roos You don't want to make the mistake of confusing "English" and "British." Read more >> More About the U.K. The Tangled Line of Succession to the British Throne How does the line of succession work? Who comes next after Queen Elizabeth? Read more >> How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish Travel back a mere 200 years and you'd be hard-pressed to find fish and chips anywhere in the British Isles. Read more >> Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?   In England wigs remain an important part of formal courtroom attire for judges and barristers. But why? Read more >> How the Queen Fell in Love With Corgis Is the corgi a royal dog? Do they have a long association with the Royal Family? Read more >> Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance Think the British monarchy's Changing the Guard is just a fancy shift change? Think again. Read more >> Great British Baking Terms: Know Your Scones From Your Biscuits   If an American followed a British biscuit recipe expecting something buttery and flaky for an egg-and-bacon sandwich, she'd be in for a disappointing breakfast. Read more >> Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list