Belgium

Highs and lows: a look back at the year for Belgian royals

2021 was a year of many firsts for the Belgian Royal Family. King Albert and Queen Paola were among the first royals, at least in Europe, that we saw in line at a COVID-19 vaccination centre, waiting with other vulnerable citizens to receive their shots.  This had undoubtedly given them peace of mind when, just last month, they came in close contact with a member of the government who…
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King Charles III

Charles and Camilla's 2018 - in pictures

They’ve crisscrossed the globe, taken on hundreds of engagements back home, too and been at the very heart of the Royal Family’s life from ceremonial to personal celebrations. It’s been a milestone year for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall…
British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Earl and Countess of Wessex's Royal Year in Review

They’ve covered tens of thousands of miles, carried out hundreds of engagements and been at the heart of family events. It’s been another busy year for the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and as they get ready to do it all again in 2019, Royal Central is looking back at the past twelve months for Sophie and Edward. Here’s the Wessex year. January The Earl of Wessex began his year by…
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British Royals

2016 - A Look Back at the Royal Year

Let’s take a look back at the royal year of 2016. The Queen celebrated another milestone year, when on 21 April, she turned 90-years-old. On that day, 1,000 beacons were lit across the United Kingdom, including one at Windsor lit by Her Majesty. Her eldest son and heir…