A print of a painting by The Prince of
Wales was sold for £32,500 with the profits used to construct a
school in Darfur. The lithograph which illustrates the terrace at
his Highgrove home was originally given to the charity Kids For
Kids. Begun in 2001 by Patricia Parker MBE, Kids For Kids aids by
“supporting projects which are long-lasting, self-sustaining and
community led.” The artwork…
Palace release new photo for Countess of Wessex's 50th birthday
17th January 2015
Buckingham Palace have released a new
photograph of the Countess of Wessex to mark her upcoming 50th
birthday on Tuesday. The photograph, taken by society photographer
Richard Young, is a candid portrait of the Countess which was
especially commissioned for the occasion.
To the fanfare of a marching band in
traditional Scottish dress, The Princess Royal opened the new
Lennox Suite of the (EICC). Her mother, The Queen, officially
opened the EICC in 1996 and Princess Anne recently marked a £30
million expansion to the current…
Historic Royal Palaces has announced an
exciting year of exclusive events to celebrate 500 years of Royal
history. This year will mark 500 years since Cardinal Wolsey leased
Hampton Court and began a massive refurbishment transforming
Hampton Court into an extravagant palace. A palace that would
eventually be relinquished to his one-time supporter and friend,
King Henry VIII as part of his…
After learning more about The Queen
Mother’s birth and childhood in the 1900s, in this instalment we
look at Elizabeth’s later childhood, her education and her teenage
years, which were dominated by the outbreak of the First World War.
After the age of eight years old…
This year, 2015, commemorates the
centenary of the Welsh Guards. Royal Central takes a look at the
history of the Guards as well as some of the upcoming events
celebrating their 100th anniversary. The Guard of Honour stand
outside St Paul’s Cathedral for the Ceremonial…
The Christmas Day service at Sandringham
attracts thousands of people hoping to catch a glimpse of The Royal
Family. One ardent Royal watcher who has been in attendance at
nearly every Christmas Day gathering since 1988 is Mary Relph.
Unfortunately for Mary, Christmas 2014 saw her recovering from
a major operation and consequently couldn’t make the annual
Norfolk event, an absence that…
Many members of The Royal Family
hold a patronage to a bountiful amount of charities close
to their heart. The Duchess of Cambridge dedicates herself to
patronages and charities focusing on something very important to
her, children and families. The Art Room is focused on…
Today, The Duchess of Cambridge
officially named The Clore Art Room, at Barlby Primary school
in London. Patron of The Art Room, a charity that provides art
therapy for underprivileged children, The Duchess had to reschedule
the event from last year, when she was suffering…
Following the announcement of his
impending arrive in December 2012, The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge have received hundreds of gifts for their son, Prince
George, as they carried out engagements across the country. In
total George has received almost 1300 gifts and presents from
members of the public, officials, organisations and charities.Take
a look at some of the unusual things he…
