The change of sovereign was always going to be more than just a change of the person who sits on the throne.
Over the course of her 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth II started many royal traditions, most notably at Christmas time, which became a well established routine.
One such tradition was that Her late Majesty arrived at Sandringham each year in late December, and remained there until…
The Queen watches on with pride as Lady Louise drives Prince Philip’s carriages at Windsor Horse Show
31st December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our most most read article of the year was when Lady Louise Windsor competed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in front of her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Now a precious…
The Queen refused entry to Royal Windsor Horse Show after guard mistakes her for random ‘old dear’
31st December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our third most read article was an anecdote about the time Queen Elizabeth II was refused entry to the Royal Windsor Horse Show after being mistaken for a ‘random old…
Princess Anne's Lady-in-Waiting and hairdresser are honoured by The King
30th December 2022
Members of The Princess Royal’s household were recognised by The King in the first New Year Honours list of His Majesty’s reign.
As published in the London Gazette, Margaret Hammond, Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Anne, has been promoted to Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Ms Hammond was previously made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order in 2002 when she was secretary…
Arise Sir Brian May, Sir Grayson Perry and Dame Denise Lewis - The King's first New Year Honours list is revealed
30th December 2022
The very first honours list of King Charles III’s reign has been released, with figures from the world of music, television and sport leading the nominations.
Musician and astrophysicist Dr Brian May, who is best known as being the guitarist in the band Queen, has…
REVIEW OF THE YEAR: At her mother's side - Princess Anne's saddest duty as she accompanies Queen Elizabeth II on her final journey
29th December 2022
Hundreds of millions of people around the world mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 when she died peacefully at the age of 96. Her family felt the pain more than anybody else, yet due to the nature of their roles, they were forced to mourn very…
Celebrations at Sandringham as The King wins his first ever jumps race
26th December 2022
The King was toasting a Boxing Day success at Sandringham on Monday after his horse, Steal A March, won a handicap hurdle race at Wincanton.
The win was a significant one for His Majesty as it marks his first victory in a National Hunt race where the horses have to jump obstacles.
Queen Elizabeth II owned and bred many hundreds of racehorses, with King Charles inheriting them after her death…
I am standing here in this exquisite Chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle, so close to where my beloved mother, The late Queen, is laid to rest with my dear father. I am reminded of the deeply touching letters, cards and messages which so many of you have sent my wife and…
King Charles and Queen Camilla lead The Royal Family to Church on Christmas morning
25th December 2022
King Charles and Queen Camilla led members of The Royal Family to Church on Christmas morning.
This is the first time the family has celebrated Christmas without being in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II, and the first time they have had a large gathering at Sandringham…
The King enjoys early morning Christmas walk with Princess Margaret's children - the Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto
25th December 2022
The King has been photographed enjoying an early morning Christmas Day walk with his cousins, the Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto.
Before heading to St. Mary Magdalene Church, His Majesty decided to stretch his legs, walking around the Sandringham Estate.
Princess Margaret’s two children joined him – their first time at Sandringham in a number of years due to recent…
