When you think of 70 years on the throne, you probably think of all the royal milestones and memorable moments during that time. But another way to think of 70 years on the throne is to think of all the history that happened outside the palace. For example, the invention of the internet and email.
On 26 March 1976, The Queen would make her own technologic history when she sent the first-ever…
In 1977, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne.
Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days” which coincided with The…
When The Queen took the throne in 1952 and as the modern world developed, the royal family became a part of a lot of firsts, whether that was meeting with a notable figure, or having an engagement in a new place. And Princess Margaret became the first member of the British…
Earl of Wessex takes Queen's Green Canopy to a place of royal history
17th March 2022
While on a visit to Kenya in honour of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, the Earl of Wessex recognised the achievement of the Platinum Jubilee in perhaps one of the most historic places in royal history: Aberdare Open Fields, the treetops where The Queen received the news of her accession.
The Earl planted a tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy Initiative. In honour…
Windsor Castle serves as the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British kings and Queens for nearly 1,000 years. William the Conqueror originally built the site to secure the western approach to London while providing easy access…
Supporters of a British Republic seek to douse The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
14th January 2022
Campaigners aiming for the abolition of the monarchy in the United Kingdom say they will launch a campaign to become a republic in the run-up to celebrations to mark Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne.
The 95-year-old Queen is the world’s oldest and…
Through the years, the Royal Family has often sent out holiday cards featuring new or rare photos of themselves and their families. Royal Central is taking a look at the tradition that dates back to the days of King George V and Queen Mary.
1914
King George V and Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandparents, sent this greeting to troops fighting in World War I. The card reads…
Peter Phillips, from first of his generation to a background "royal"
15th November 2021
He was the first of his generation of the Royal Family and the first grandchild for The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Over the years, Peter Phillips has transitioned from once being fifth in line to the throne to now being a businessman and 18th in the line of succession…
Charles and Camilla lead The Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance as The Queen stays away on medical advice
13th November 2021
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the British royal family at the Festival of Remembrance at London’s Royal Albert Hall to pay tribute to fallen soldiers who have served Great Britain and the wider Commonwealth.
The Royal Party was received by Ian…
It was a low key royal wedding, set against a backdrop of family illness and impending drama. But the marriage of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, on November 6th 1935, began a royal partnership that would become a bedrock for the House of Windsor as it faced some of its most challenging times.
Prince Henry, third son of King George V and Queen Mary, had…
