HistoryPalaces & Buildings

Why St James's Palace is no longer London's primary royal residence

For more than 300 years, St James’s Palace has been the setting for some of the most important moments in royal history. Serving as the residence for monarchs of England until the reign of Queen Victoria, today it is still the home of several members of the Royal Family but primarily a working palace. Located in Westminster, the palace was built by Henry VIII in 1531. This makes it even…
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British Royals

Bill to create new Counsellors of State begins rapid progress through Parliament

The bill to create new Counsellors of State is moving forward following a request by King Charles to make The Princess Royal, and the Earl of Wessex two of his new Counsellors. The Monarch’s goal was announced by Lord Chamberlain, Lord Parker, on His Majesty’s birthday. In a signed message read out to the House of Lords, the message read: It said the King would be “most content…
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The Yorks

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie unite for veterans

The York Princesses paid tribute to veterans this week with a visit to the Royal British Legions Industries to pay their respects to those who serve. On her official Instagram account, Princess Eugenie wrote: “It was a such an honour to visit @rblicharity with my sister…
FeaturesThe Yorks

Wimbledon fashion through the years: The York family

While she was married to Prince Andrew, Sarah, Duchess of York, was frequently seen in the Royal Box for the annual Wimbledon Championships. With the 2022 championships among us, Royal Central is looking at what the Duchess has worn to Wimbledon over the years, as well as what her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have worn. 1986 Embed from Getty Images Weeks ahead of her…
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SwedenThe Yorks

British and Swedish royals team up for important cause

British and Swedish royals have teamed up in Stockholm for a cause close to all their hearts – dyslexia. Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, travelled to Stockholm to join Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia for the first World Dyslexia Assembly Sweden conference. Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia welcomed Beatrice and Edo to the…
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