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After many months of lockdowns and closures, some form of normality seems to be returning to Britain’s heritage attractions. Museums and galleries are launching new exhibitions, and an undoubted highlight this month is at the British Library. The display will chart the complex relationship between the two monarchs that ultimately led to one authorising the execution of the other. And this is also the subject of our cover feature, written by historian Susan Doran, who edited the exhibition catalogue. On page 50, Susan charts the dramatic events through 12 fascinating objects relating to the rival queens.