Edward in childhood
The Duke of Windsor was born to be king. He was called by destiny to the highest position in the State. As the eldest son of the eldest surviving son of the heir-apparent, he was in direct line of succession. His entire early life, every aspect of his education and training, was directed towards equipping him to undertake the massive responsibility that was destined to be…
Unemployed get a helping hand from The Countess of Wessex at food and grocery training workshop
14th September 2015
The Countess of Wessex visited Marshfield Bakery in the Cotswolds on Thursday. The visit looked at how companies are helping unemployed people discover more about the range of jobs available within the industry.
The Countess of Wessex is pictured here in 2011 at Arrowe Park…
Later this week, people from across the United Kingdom will meet in a room in St James’ Palace to pack lots of knitted clothes into bags. This tradition has been going on for many years and it can trace its roots back to a plea for socks and jumpers made in rural…
Prince Harry and The Royal Family to participate in #RugbyWorldCup
11th September 2015
News regarding the Royal Families involvement with The Rugby World Cup was announced today.
Prince Harry pictured here in 2012 taking in some rugby in Rio.
It seems almost everyone will be involved in some capacity as #RugbyWorldCup kicks off in seven days. The event runs from 18 September through 31 October.
Prince Harry, who has returned from his time in Africa, will play a vital role in…
Sweden's royals express concern over the rights of refugee children
11th September 2015
Members of Sweden’s Royal Family have expressed concern over the plight of refugee children. Queen Silvia called for better protection for child refugees as she attended an event in Germany focused on issues surrounding young people who have been forced to leave their…
Prison, sheep and a pub: just a regular day for Prince Charles
10th September 2015
As the new royal season kicks off this month, The Prince of Wales hit the ground running on Thursday with a busy day throughout Yorkshire. Today focussed on the many initiatives and groups that are near and dear to the royal’s heart.
The first stop on Prince…
Born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on 21st April 1926 to the Duke and Duchess of York, it was never thought that Elizabeth would ever become Queen. Her father, Prince Albert, was the second son of the reigning King George V and his consort, Queen Mary. The first decade of Elizabeth’s life was lived like a royal but without the pressures of being the heir-apparent.
Princess Elizabeth of…
As Her Majesty The Queen entered the record books on Wednesday 9th September, becoming the longest-reigning Monarch in British history, The Royal Mint released two brand new infographics commemorating their relationship with Her Majesty over the past 63 years.
The Royal Mint…
Long may she reign: highlights of The Queen's six decades in words and film
9th September 2015
As the world waits for The Queen to become the longest-reigning monarch in British history, Royal Central takes a look back at Her Majesty’s reign through the decades.
Buckingham Palace balcony following the Coronation.
In honour of this historical day, I asked a few…
A is for Apollo 11, the craft which helped put a man on the moon in 1969. The Queen sent a message of congratulations on the historic event and during her long reign she has also met several pioneering astronauts including Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Queen Elizabeth II whose record breaking reign began on February 6th 1952
B is for Blackpool and for Bolton Wanderers, the two…
