In August 1100, England’s second King William died in strange circumstances and was buried quietly at Winchester Cathedral. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Henry, hastened to London to claim power. What really happened to the king?
Today we’re looking at a royal history mystery involving the death of a king. What happened to William II of England?
As the third son of William the…
As King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his Golden Jubilee, let’s look at some of the causes close to his heart.
The Swedish Royal House website lists the environment, nature and conservation, Scouting, technology and cars, art, music, food and sports among the causes the…
Spain's king and queen are all smiles with their daughters ahead of big changes
1st August 2023
The Spanish Royal Family posed for their annual summer photocall in Palma as an autumn full of changes awaits its members.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía visited the Alfàbia Gardens, an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
Casa de…
Remembering King Baudouin, the beloved monarch whose loss shocked Belgium
31st July 2023
Thirty years ago, Belgium was rocked by the news that the hugely popular king, Baudouin, had died during a holiday with his beloved wife, Queen Fabiola. Royal Central looks back at the life and reign of a man who shaped a modern monarchy.
Baudouin, King of the Belgians
The young Belgian king’s reign began only months before Queen Elizabeth II’s, under much more political circumstances.
It’s not everyday your burger comes from the hands of a future king, but that’s just what happened when the Prince of Wales lent his support to Earthshot Prize winners.
Prince William was joined by three of 2022’s Earthshot Prize winners to showcase their winning…
For centuries, tiaras have been a symbol of royalty and some gems hold more significance than others when used in these sparkling signs of power. The ruby is the birthstone for July. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for centuries and it now features in…
The oldest Crown Jewels in Britain and a dramatic story of hiding and hope
30th July 2023
King Charles III is the first British monarch to begin his reign in the 21st century but he’s been followed throughout his rule by history. After the ceremony of the Coronation, a special service in Edinburgh saw him presented with the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain.
The Honours of Scotland, the oldest Crown Jewels in the United Kingdom, are on permanent display at the Crown Room in…
Monarchy is all about traditions and that includes naming conventions. Throughout the royal families of Europe there are common threads to be found for those who ascend to the throne.
Today, we’re looking at some of the most common regnal names.
Denmark
The…
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure.
Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from…
The Prince of Wales has taken on a new patronage this week, lending his support to The Fleming Centre, an appeal to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
In a press release by Kensington Palace earlier this week, William was announced as the Centre’s new patron to “support efforts over the next five years” to make its ambitious plans a reality.
The Fleming Centre is a new project by The…
