Prince Harry travelled approximately 61,800 miles in 2016 whilst undertaking official overseas engagements, according to analysis conducted by the Press Association.
The Prince, who undertook a two-week tour of the Caribbean this year, finished the year travelling 400 more miles than his uncle, the Earl of Wessex, who was the second most travelled royal.
Countries where Prince Harry visited in…
The royal year in review - Royal Central's most read articles in 2016
27th December 2016
2016 has been a busy year for the Royal Family, with lots of unexpected events and long anticipated milestones occurring. From Her Majesty’s 90th birthday, to the everyday engagements of the Royal Family, it has been a year full of excitement and celebration.
As of…
The Queen once again tops Christmas TV ratings
26th December 2016
The Queen’s Christmas Day Broadcast has once again topped off the TV ratings as almost 8 million viewers tuned in to watch in just the UK alone.
The traditional speech was watched by a combined 7.7 million people on the BBC and ITV. The true figure is probably much…
Queen's Christmas Broadcast 2016
25th December 2016
In her annual Christmas Broadcast to citizens of the UK and the Commonwealth, The Queen has said that she draws strength from “ordinary people doing extraordinary things”.
She said that volunteers, carers, community workers and good neighbours are unsung heroes in society, whose quiet dedication makes them special.
The 90-year-old monarch also paid tribute to Olympians and Paralympians who…
Royal Family attend Christmas Day Church Service without The Queen
25th December 2016
Senior members of The Royal Family attended the traditional Christmas Day church service this morning, with one notable absence.
The Queen was unable to attend the service for the first time in living memory due to her ongoing recovery from a heavy cold.
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The Cambridge family attend Christmas Day Church service in Berkshire
25th December 2016
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attended a Christmas Day Church service in Berkshire this morning with the Middleton family.
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The service was held at St Mark’s Church in the village of…
BREAKING NEWS: Queen to miss Christmas Day church service due to illness
25th December 2016
Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen will miss today’s Christmas Day church service at St Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day due to illness.
This is the first time in living memory that Her Majesty hasn’t attended the traditional Christmas Day service and is unprecedented.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty The Queen will not attend Church at…
Queen Silvia to spend another night in hospital
24th December 2016
Queen Silvia will spend another night in hospital following being admitted on Friday evening with a heavy cold and dizzyness.
Her Majesty is being kept under observation and doctors will decide whether to discharge her tomorrow morning.
This means The Queen will spend…
Zara and Mike Tindall lose their baby
24th December 2016
A spokeswoman for Zara and Mike Tindall have announced that the couple have lost their baby during pregnancy.
Today’s announcement comes just four weeks after the couple revealed how excited they were to be expecting another child.
The Queen’s granddaughter was…
Three-year-old royal placed on crime watch database of 'terrorists and money launderers'
24th December 2016
An investigation by The Times newspaper has revealed that a three-year-old member of The Royal Family has ben placed on a “blacklist”, which is used by banks in the UK to identify potential terrorists and money launderers.
The royal in question is three-year-old Maud Windsor, the daughter of Lord Frederick Windsor & Sophie Winkleman, and granddaughter to Prince and Princess Michael of…