On 6 May 1960, Princess Margaret became
the first royal to marry in a televised ceremony when she married
photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones in a glittering service at
Westminster Abbey. Princess Margaret had been linked to several
beaus, most notably her father’s and sister’s former equerry, Peter
Townsend. After a tumultuous period of will-they-won’t-they, their
relationship ended on…
Kate hails the power of connection as new maternal mental health patronage is announced
6th May 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge has become
patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance and has recorded a
video marking Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. The Maternal
Mental Health Alliance is a UK-based charity that brings together
over 100 organisations to “ensure…
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 special Jubilee
series, we look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen
Louise of Sweden An aunt of…
Why Camilla's support for those affected by domestic violence is more important than ever
5th May 2022
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…
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 Bernhard of the…
The Duchess of Cornwall met with
volunteers and organisers for a pre-Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch at
Emmaus Mossley in Manchester on Tuesday, with a month to go before
the official Jubilee Big Lunch. Camilla, who has been Patron of
Emmaus since 2006, toured the Manchester…
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…
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.
Princess Georgina of…
Canterbury Cathedral will celebrate The
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a special prom in the lead-up to
Platinum Jubilee Weekend. On 28 May, the Central Band of the Royal
British Legion will perform at the Canterbury Cathedral for the
first time in a decade in honour of…
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…
