HistoryState & Ceremonial

What is the Royal Victorian Order?

This Friday, 3 May, St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle will host Her Majesty The Queen’s service of the Royal Victorian Order, an event that is held every four years. The service is one of dedication for those who have been appointed to the order by the Sovereign, who uses their sole discretion when choosing appointments.  The Royal Victorian Order was created in April 1896 by Queen…
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex wish nephew Prince Louis a happy birthday on Instagram

Proud uncle Harry and aunt Meghan have wished their nephew, Prince Louis a happy birthday on Instagram. When Kensington Palace posted images on their Instagram account last night sharing the new photos for Louis’s first birthday, Harry and Meghan commented under the post saying, “Happy Birthday Louis! Sending lots of love from both of us [heart] xo.” View this…
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This Week in Royal Fashion: The Queen and Eugenie on Maundy Thursday, Danish Royals Celebrate Queen Margrethe's Birthday, and Máxima at King's Day Concert

It looked to be another quiet fashion week for the British royals, but it was a pleasant surprise to see Princess Eugenie appear with The Queen in Windsor on Thursday. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Mary sported an amazing green look for her mother-in-law’s birthday, and…
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Prince George takes a ride on Mike Tindall's shoulders during family day out

It was a fun family day out Friday as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took their two older children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte to Norfolk’s Burnham Market International Horse Trials. There, they met up with their cousins, the Tindalls. Zara, William’s first cousin and George’s godmother, was competing in the trials. She finished in third and fifth places in the…
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Editors' name guesses for Baby Sussex

We have since updated this with the addition of our new Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck.  Another royal baby means another flurry of bets on the name of the child. Royal Central’s editors have given their personal predictions below for the name of the Duke and Duchess of…
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Queen Letizia of Spain joins Prince Charles at the National Gallery

Queen Letizia of Spain has joined Prince Charles for an evening event at the National Gallery in London. Traffic delays meant that the Queen kept the Prince of Wales waiting for 20 minutes, but he did not seem to mind as he took a sneak peek at the exhibit ahead of her arrival. © Casa de SM el Rey On Wednesday night, the Prince of Wales and Queen Letizia were at the opening of the…
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