About Victoria
Victoria Howard is a familiar face in the world of royal commentary not only in the UK, but across the globe.
As The Royal Expert, she acts as a commentator and ‘talking head’ on all matters relating to the British Monarchy and its history for broadcast and print media.
She wrote for a royal news site for a few years from 2012 before The Crown Chronicles launched in 2015. The site is now a popular resource for royal and history fans alike, with over 245,000 followers across social.
She is based in East London.
Victoria Howard covers The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral for MSNBC (2021)
Quick Facts about the Royal Expert
- The Royal Expert first appeared on television in 2015, in a documentary to mark Prince Harry's 30th birthday for ITV.
- She has international media experience including the BBC, Sky, and Channel 4, as well as America's NBC, Australia's ABC, and Germany's ZDF channels.
- Victoria holds an MA in Early Modern History. Her dissertation focused on Charles II's reestablishment of royal authority after the Restoration through art, architecture and ceremony.
- Her historic interests lie especially within the seventeenth century, particularly social history and the Stuart dynasty.
- Victoria works in strategic communications outside of royal commentary and writing, offering a unique perspective on how the Royals present themselves in the media.
Victoria, the writer
The Crown Chronicles was founded in 2015 under the London Reign Communications brand, after Ms Howard left her position as Deputy Editor for another royal site, having helped them achieve their first national media appearances and grow their reader base.
Part of her role at TCC means Victoria regularly attends royal engagements and press previews of new exhibitions and displays, writing about the importance of these artefacts and reviewing the experience for TCC readers. This includes working with organisations such as Historic Royal Palaces, and the Royal Collection Trust.
The Royal Expert talks to 5 Live ahead of the royal wedding from Windsor (2018)
The Royal Expert during a talk on Hampton Court Palace aboard the Independence of the Seas (2017)
Victoria, the historian
With a master’s degree in Early Modern History from the University of York and a deep knowledge of Royalty from years gone by, Ms Howard is ideally placed to talk about historic events, themes and figures, and contextualise current royal affairs.
Her MA dissertation focused specifically on the presentation of royal power through ritual, architecture and art during the Restoration and reign of Charles II, under the supervision of Professor Laura Stewart. However, Victoria also has a passion for wider seventeenth social history, not just the Royals.
By 2017, Victoria had undertaken two cruises with Royal Caribbean, giving talks on various royal and historical topics for guests. These included ‘Henry VIII: Man or Monster?’, ‘Women behind the Crown – influential mothers and wives of Monarchs’, and ‘Hampton Court: a history’. Victoria received glowing reviews from passengers and the team.
The Royal Expert is available to assist production teams with historical research.
Victoria, the Royal Expert
Victoria has more than a dozen documentary credits, contributing to various productions across a plethora of projects, in particular for ITN/Channel 5.
This work includes the lighter side of royal life, such as fashion and travel, as well as biographical pieces like those of Queen Mary, the Queen Mother and Princess Anne, and the history of royal residences.
She is also called on regularly by British and international broadcasters to comment on and contextualise recent royal affairs for the likes of Sky, the BBC, Channel 5, MSNBC (USA), and ABC (Australia).
See more of Victoria’s work and her latest appearances here.
Outside of palace walls…
When not researching for another article, or proofing The Crown Chronicles team’s work, Victoria enjoys exploring the historical corners of London, museums and stately homes, yoga, reading and a good pub!
Victoria is also a German speaker, and works for a global strategic communications agency as a digital specialist.
Photo credits:
Homepage banner – Jack Pease Photography