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Famous British People

j k rowling

J.K. Rowling's Incredible Rags to Riches Story

Poor and almost homeless, the 'Harry Potter' creator eventually became the world's first billionaire author.

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The British Royal Family

prince charles and joan rivers

The Surprising Friendship Between Joan Rivers and King Charles

The comedienne and royal may appear to be unlikely pals, but the two shared a close relationship that endured until Rivers’ death in 2014.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kissing on their wedding day

How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding Was Different From Queen Elizabeth II's

Prince William and Kate Middleton: 9 Photos of the Royal Couple While They Were Dating

Prince William and Kate Middleton: 9 Photos of the Royal Couple While They Were Dating

Queen Elizabeth II World War II

Queen Elizabeth's Surprising Military Role in World War II

Princess Diana

Was Princess Diana a Commoner?

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen

stephen hawking

Stephen Hawking

florence nightingale

Florence Nightingale

jane goodall

Jane Goodall

Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling

queen elizabeth ii smiles and looks right of the camera, she wears a white beaded gown and a blue sash with two pendants as well as a diamond and emerald crown and matching necklace

Queen Elizabeth II

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

jack the ripper

Jack the Ripper

Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti

mary shelley

Mary Shelley

painting of william shakespeare

William Shakespeare

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More Famous Brits

daniel day lewis smiles at the camera, he wears a black blazer, patterned purple collared shirt and blue and white bandana around his neck

Daniel Day-Lewis

maggie smith smiles while standing in front of a wall of flowers and greenery, she looks too the right and wears a black jacket with white trim

Maggie Smith

alan cumming

Alan Cumming

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Olivia Colman