Constantine II, former King of Greece, is
in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a stroke. Greek
newspaper Kathimerini reports that the 82-year-old has been in
intensive care for a number of days, although is not intubated. The
former monarch, who was the last King of Greece, is understood to
have limited contact with the outside environment. His family has
gathered at his…
The Dukes of Kent & Gloucester could be the reason why Edward & Sophie have not been made Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh
6th January 2023
Almost 24 years ago in 1999, Queen
Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and the then Prince Charles agreed that
one day, Prince Edward and Sophie would become the Duke & Duchess
of Edinburgh. The announcement was made on the couple’s wedding day
in June 1999, with Prince…
For more than 20 years, it was assumed
that one day Prince Edward would assume the Dukedom of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip’s youngest son was lined up for the title by the man
himself and the decision was shared on the day that Edward married
Sophie Rhys-Jones in June…
Despite distractions, the future of The Royal Family is in safe hands with the new 'Fab Four' - Camilla, Catherine, Anne & Sophie
6th January 2023
It might be the start of a new year, but
some things never change. Whether it is political uncertainty,
rising taxes, or Harry & Meghan still ‘telling their story’, 2023
promises much of the same as 2022 – the same being true for The
Royal Family. Over the years, a small group of royals have
continued to fill the gaps left in the royal diary by the
departures of the Duke…
King Carl XVI Gustaf says he is 'deeply pained' in new statement, adding Crown Princess Victoria is an 'extraordinary asset'
5th January 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has
released a statement following the broadcast of an interview on
Swedish television, in which he said it was unfair that his younger
son, Carl Philip, was not heir to the throne. Prior to January 1st
1980, Prince Carl Philip was heir to…
Royal Central’s Editor-in-Chief, Charlie
Proctor, explains why the site does not cover the activities of the
Duke & Duchess of Sussex. Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
stepped down as working members of The Royal Family in 2020, I
imposed a policy that Royal…
The Princess Royal has returned to work
after a Christmas and New Year break following her attendance at a
farming conference in Oxford. Princess Anne, who has long been
considered by many to be the hardest working member of The Royal
Family, attended the event as Honorary President of the conference.
This was the first royal engagement of 2023, with most members of
The Royal Family enjoying…
King of Sweden controversially claims his son should be heir to the throne, not Crown Princess Victoria
5th January 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf has once again
suggested that the law of absolute primogeniture should not have
been made retrospective after it was introduced in 1980. Prior to
January 1st 1980, Prince Carl Philip was heir to the throne,
despite having an elder sister in Princess…
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…
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 memory, we can
relive that article in full below. The Queen was beaming with pride
at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday…
