Maybe it's the thrill of the upcoming Summer Olympics. Or perhaps our minds are on Kate and Will's royal anniversary next month, but there seems to be a bit of a British invasion going on these days. Before you start serving your lil one tea and crumpets, check out these fun finds that will have your tot properly prepared, even if a trip across the pond isn't on your itinerary. Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton became the latest UK royals to meet with citizens impacted by this month's riots across England. Dressed in an Alexander McQueen ensemble, Kate told responders from Birmingham that she and William watched in disbelief from home: "Looking at all the young people out and about on the streets, we couldn't believe it was happening in Britain." Yesterday, a solo Read more

A man and woman look on as the rioting in London continues for the third night. So far 450 people have been arrested, 44 police officers have been injured, and many districts in the area have succumbed to "mob rule." The riots began Saturday after a vigil for Mark Duggan, a 29-year-old father of four who was killed by armed police in an attempted arrest Thursday. See more frightening photos of Read more

I love rooftop gardens, but a rooftop lake? With boats and a bar? That's even more incredible. Londoners can see this green-tinted rooftop lake for themselves from July 21 – 24 on the roof of Selfridges London. Event designers Bompas & Parr have transformed over 4,300 square feet of the roof into an island and boating lake, in partnership with Truvia natural sweetener. Unfortunately, Read more

Take the kids to London, without ever leaving home! If the royal wedding has your lil one dreaming of life on the other side of the pond, there are plenty of books to teach her a thing or two about the city where the nuptials took place. From a cartoon about the history of the royal city to an accordion-style 3D book featuring London's most famous sites, check out these five books that will Read more

Performers Richard Seymour and Kitten Von Mew dance in the Appearing Rooms fountain by artist Jeppe Hein at the Southbank Centre in London. With a roof-top garden, urban beach, several art installations, and a row of beach huts, the Southbank Centre is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, which officially opens tomorrow and runs until Sept. 9. With this and the royal Read more

London-based Studio Xag creates vibrant retail designs and props for clients, including Diesel, Bertie, Topshop, and Oasis. Xavier Sheriff and Gemma Ruse, the creative forces behind Studio Xag, are responsible for the bespoke installations, shop retrofits, and window installations that often leave passersby gaping with surprise. Of course, it would be a little too costly to hire these two to Read more