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 1999. However, there seems to have been a
shift in tone from royal sources in recent months following on from
the death of…
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…
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 Central would no longer cover the
activities of the couple. This decision was not publicised at the
time, I saw no need to draw…
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…
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 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…
