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 to the…
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 been…
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
restrictions on…
