On the 30th of October in 1485 in Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two months later in the ancient walls of Westminster Abbey.
By taking the throne, he brought to an end the War of the Roses. He had beaten Richard III who had become king in 1483…
Built in the 11th century, Windsor Castle has a history spanning hundreds of years. The royal residence in the English county of Berkshire has long been associated with royal weddings, funerals, and other events. With its vast history, Royal Central is taking a look at the…
Queen Elizabeth I’s long-lost skirt to go on display after being found in a Herefordshire church
8th January 2017
A piece of fabric that was used as an altar cloth will now become one of the star attractions of Hampton Court Palace after it was identified as the only surviving piece of clothing worn by Queen Elizabeth I. The pattern of the cloth is very similar to the bodice worn by…
She was born at a time when England was at the height of the Wars of the Roses and was the daughter of George, Duke of Clarence. Much of Margaret Pole’s early life was marred by tragedy including the death of her Uncle King Edward IV, the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower and the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth signalling the demise of the House of York and the rise of the…
