Lord Louis Mountbatten was closely tied
to the British Royal Family for his entire life. Born Prince Louis
of Battenberg at Frogmore House at Windsor, he was a
great-grandchild of Queen Victoria. Lord Mountbatten was murdered
in 1979 but has remained a major figure in the royal story and his
role in the development of the modern House of Windsor has been
brought to a new audience through his…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
celebrates her 50th birthday today, and Royal Central is looking at
her life and role. As Princess of Orange from 2002 and now Queen
Consort from 2013, she has been a dedicated wife, mother, and
public figure. However, she occupies a somewhat…
Today, Queen Máxima is celebrating her
50th birthday. She has been Queen Consort since April of 2013 when
her husband became King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. During
her tenure as Princess of Orange and now Queen of the Netherlands,
she has had access to some…
Along with many other historic sites,
Windsor Castle will be reopening on Monday, 17 May. The UK entered
its third lockdown in January 2021 and has slowly been easing
restrictions since mid-April. In England, museums, theatres, and
historic sites can reopen on Monday. Windsor Castle has been
home to English and then British monarchs for nearly 1,000 years.
The Queen has spent most of the…
Royal fashion is still a popular topic
today, with RepliKates and Mirror-Megs immediately selling out on
the spot. And with the late Princess of Wales’ wedding dress about
to go on display, it is obvious that royal wedding dresses are
pieces of history. We continue our…
On 17 May 2021, Queen Máxima of the
Netherlands will be turning 50 years old. In honour of her
milestone birthday, Royal Central is looking back at some of her
notable fashion moments. Since her wedding to the then-Prince
of Orange, Willem-Alexander, Máxima has always…
Sanditon to return for 2nd and 3rd series - royal star likely to play character in the show
7th May 2021
There is excellent news for Sanditon
viewers everywhere; PBS has confirmed that a second and third
series have been given the greenlight. And royal watchers
everywhere will be excited too, as a member of the royal family may
be returning to the show. Sanditon is based on the unfinished
Jane Austen novel that she was writing when she died in 1817. It
follows Charlotte Heywood in the burgeoning…
Atlantic Crossing is now airing on PBS in
the United States and Canada. It is an eight-part mini-series,
looking at the Crown Princess of Norway’s escape to safety in the
United States with her children during the Second World War and her
friendship with American President…
George III is rather well-known as a
British monarch – The King who lost America, the father of a very
large family, the one who went mad. When people think of him, it
either tends to be as the devoted family man he was in his early
life or his quiet madness in later life.
Royals and fashion have gone hand in hand
for centuries. In 1574 under Queen Elizabeth I, Parliament passed
an act dictating who could wear what colours and textiles based on
their social status. The preferences of the king and queen have
long dictated what is in fashion for society. This Fashion
Favourites series will look at some of the most fashionable royals
and their favourite designers…
