Features

Private Eye criticised for 'distasteful' Diana front page

The satirical magazine, Private Eye, has been branded as ‘distasteful’ by social media users after the latest edition refers to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are depicted on the front page, in which speech bubbles are mocked in above their heads. Camilla’s speech bubble reads ‘The anniversary isn’t going so…
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Other

The Duke of Beaufort dies aged 89

David Somerset, the 11th Duke of Beaufort, has died at the age of 89. Badminton House said in a statement that the Duke died peacefully at his home in Gloucestershire Estate on Wednesday, August 16. The Duke was a sixth cousin of The Queen through their ancestor William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire. He is survived by his second wife, Miranda, and four children Harry, Anne, Edward and…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen hires ABBA tribute band for Windsor Castle party

The Queen opened up Windsor Castle to her 500 staff and guests for an ABBA inspired party it has been revealed. According to The Mail on Sunday, Her Majesty gave permission for a party to be held in the castle for her hardworking staff and their guests. For £12.50 a ticket, the party attendees were treated to a showing of the blockbuster film Mamma Mia!, as well as live music from an ABBA…
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Interviews

Five Minutes With... Edwina Currie

As part of our new series ‘Five Minutes With…’, Royal Central will be speaking to an array of well-known faces including celebrities, politicians and royal experts. To kick off our new monthly series, we are pleased to interview former Health Minister and…
Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik made functioning Regent of Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik has been made functioning Regent of Denmark as Her Majesty Queen Margrethe spends the next couple of weeks in France on holiday. The Queen and Prince Henrik are currently holidaying in France, meaning Crown Prince Frederik has been conferred his mother’s powers for the duration of her time away. In Denmark, it is customary for another member of The Queen’s family…
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