The Yorks

Will Jack Brooksbank be granted a title by The Queen?

Within minutes of the Duke and Duchess of York announcing the engagement of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, Royal Central has been inundated with questions about the marriage. Here, we try to answer one of the most asked queries – will Mr Brooksbank receive a royal title from The Queen? onathan Brady/PA Wire From past experiences, it would be unlikely (but not completely impossible) that…
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The Yorks

A look at Princess Eugenie's engagement ring

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s engagement photos have shown off Eugenie’s engagement ring in all its glory. The eight-in-line to the throne proudly wore the ring which features a padparadscha sapphire surrounded by a halo of diamonds. The band is a yellow-gold…
The Yorks

Duchess of York: "I am so excited to have a son, a brother and a best friend"

Sarah, Duchess of York has reacted to the news of Princess Eugenie’s engagement to Jack Brooksbank on Twitter. The Duchess, who announced her daughter’s engagement alongside the Duke of York through a Buckingham Palace statement, tweeted “total joy” as the news was made public. She tweeted: “A total embrace of goodness and joy. “We love Jack and I am so excited to have a son, a brother…
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State & Ceremonial

Dame Darcey Bussell "truly humbled" after being named in the New Year Honours

Dame Darcey Bussell has said she is “truly humbled” after being named in The Queen’s New Year Honours list to receive a damehood. The 48-year-old has been honoured for services to dance. She has a 20-year ballet career and has been a judge on BBC Strictly Come Dancing since 2012. Speaking of her award, Dame Darcey said: “I am truly humbled to receive this honour. “I gratefully accept it…
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State & Ceremonial

Order of the Companions of Honour full to capacity for the first time in 100 years

For the first time since its institution in 1917, the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) now has its full 65 members meaning no more recipients can be added. The prestigious honour is restricted to 65 people and following The Queen’s 2018 New Year Honours list being released, it can now be revealed that the last three remaining places have been filled. The three new members are historian…
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