The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took their turn in leading the Royal Family in remembrance on Anzac Day, a day to honour Australians and New Zealanders killed in war. It’s held on the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during World War One.
The two attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London. During the service, the Dean of Westminster, David…
The history of Royal Maundy Services
14th April 2022
With the Easter holiday fast approaching, Royal Central is looking into the history of Royal Maundy Services.
Royal Maundy is a religious service in the Church of England held on Maundy Thursday, which precedes Good Friday. At the service, the British monarch, or a royal…
The colours of the union flag dominate the flowers at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip taking place at Westminster Abbey.
Predominantly red, white and blue blooms have been used in the arrangements at the Abbey.
Among the flowers chosen are orchids, which…
A guard of honour planned by Prince Philip for his funeral which couldn’t go ahead because of pandemic restrictions will feature in the Service of Thanksgiving for him at Westminster Abbey.
Prince Philip had requested that Gold Award Holders from his Duke of Edinburgh Scheme form a guard of honour at his funeral along with members of the UK Cadet Force Associations – he was there…
New details of Commonwealth Day celebrations revealed
10th March 2022
New details have been revealed about this year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations. Set to take place on Monday 14 March, the service will be the first in-person gathering of the Commonwealth since the global health crisis began in 2020.
Members of the Royal Family are…
Papers released by the National Archives suggest there were concerns ahead of Sir Elton John’s poignant performance of “Candle in the Wind” at the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. With concerns the lyrics would be deemed “too sentimental,”…
With the holiday season upon us, the Royal Family geared up for Christmas by supporting the Duchess of Cambridge at The Together At Christmas Community Carol Service.
Held at Westminster Abbey, the service was spearheaded by the Duchess as a way to thank people across the United Kingdom for helping their communities during the global health crisis. The Duchess’ husband was in attendance…
The Duchess of Cambridge hosts special Christmas celebration
9th December 2021
Ahead of the holiday season, the Duchess of Cambridge helped to spread some festive cheer as she hosted a carol service with members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey.
The Together at Christmas Community Carol Service was spearheaded by the Duchess as a way to say…
Following in the steps of the late Duke of Edinburgh, the Duchess of Cornwall made a poignant Remembrance tribute at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
Inside Westminster Abbey in London, the Duchess laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior to mark Armistice Day…
The Royal Bridesmaid who became a Queen
4th August 2021
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one…