Several Historic Royal Palaces properties
are set to reopen in England in the next month, with COVID-19
restrictions easing. The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace,
Kensington Palace, and Kew Palace will all be reopening soon to
welcome guests again to explore royal history. The Tower of
London is reopening on Wednesday 19 May to the public (open
Wednesday to Sunday). Officially titled Her…
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…
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 incredible jewels. The Dutch Royal
Family’s jewels aren’t owned by individual members for the most
part but rather belong…
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…
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 been a favourite for
royal fashion watchers. She has never been afraid to take a risk,
and you can always expect a strong…
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…
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. His marriage to Charlotte
of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was an enduring one, lasting 57 years until
her death in 1818 and resulted…
