British RoyalsKing Charles III

Why Camilla's support for those affected by domestic violence is more important than ever

Beyond the frivolous trappings of royalty—the jewels, the clothing, the dishy behind-palace-walls gossip—is a woman who has been using her platform increasingly for topics that greatly need the centre stage. One of the Duchess of Cornwall’s latest engagements supporting domestic violence survivors saw her at the opening of a photographic exhibit called “I Am” in Manchester that…
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Luxembourg

The consorts of 1952: Prince Felix of Luxembourg

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Prince Felix of Luxembourg One of only two male consorts at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Prince Félix would turn out to be, like the Duke…
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Denmark

The consorts of 1952: Queen Ingrid of Denmark

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In our new series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen Ingrid of Denmark The only daughter of a Swedish king, Ingrid was queen consort of Denmark from 1947 to 1972, later serving as Queen Mother when…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

A royal passing out parade for pandemic pilots

The Prince of Wales was on hand to celebrate Royal Air Force officers and aviators who graduated during the coronavirus pandemic and were not allowed guests to witness their ceremonies. Prince Charles attended the RAF College Combined Parade at RAF College Cranwell on Friday in his role as Marshal of the Royal Air Force, reviewing graduates from RAF Cranwell and RAF Halton. According to…
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