The Royal Christmas Broadcast is a
tradition dating back nearly a century, and four British monarchs
have marked notable moments in history in their speeches. They are
milestones in the royal story and each day in December, we at Royal
Central will be bringing you a different Christmas speech from
history. The first Christmas speech King George V gave his first
Christmas Broadcast in 1932.
Princess Astrid of Norway has one of the
most unique tiaras in the Norwegian Royal Family and it actually
belonged first to a beloved British Queen. Princess Astrid, Mrs.
Ferner often wears Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet. Queen
Alexandra most likely received…
The community Christmas services that are now part of the festive tradition of the Princess of Wales
30th November 2024
The Princess of Wales is a beloved member
of the Royal Family and a tradition that she started in 2021 to
bring communities together is now a festive season staple that even
more people will be able to attend. Together at Christmas is an
annual carol service held at…
How a vintage gown by a legendary designer became one of 2024's top royal style picks
30th November 2024
November was a busy month for royal
engagements with a host of high profile events. This month, royal
re-wears have been in the spotlight for several royal ladies. And
one vintage gown stole the show. These are some of our favourite
looks from November. Princess Charlene of Monaco at the World
Rugby Awards Princess Charlene has long been known for her
elegant style and this ensemble was…
The festive celebrations at Victoria and Albert's Osborne House
28th November 2024
They were the royals who really helped
invent modern Christmas as we know it and now one of their
favourite homes is putting on a festive treat. Osborne House, Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home in the Isle of Wight, will
be welcoming visitors for special…
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark
have shared their festive plans as they approach the first
Christmas of the new reign. The Danish king and queen will follow
the family’s tradition and spend the holiday period at Marselisborg
Castle in Aarhus. King Frederik…
A special Christmas tree with royal links is on its way to London
27th November 2024
One of London’s most beloved holiday
traditions is underway as a 20 metre tree makes its way to the
heart of the city.And this special celebration has very royal
origins. Each year, Norway sends a tree to the United Kingdom at
Christmas to be put up in Trafalgar Square. It is sent as a thank
you for British support during the Second World War. From Norway to
Trafalgar Square…
The Tower of London celebrates Christmas with a medieval monarch
27th November 2024
Visitors will be able to visit a
thirteenth century Christmas at the Tower of London this holiday
season. Historic Royal Palaces will be marking the holiday season
in true royal style. Visitors will be able to see what Christmas
celebrations would have looked like…
Another debut for King Frederik as first year of reign draws to a close
27th November 2024
King Frederik of Denmark has marked yet
another royal moment of his reign as first year on the throne draws
to a close. The small “painted houses” or guard huts at
Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen have been redecorated with King
Frederik X’s royal…
The Princess of Wales will play a part in
the imminent State Visit with Buckingham Palace sharing her
important role. The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha
Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will officially visit King
Charles and Queen Camilla on 3 and 4 December. Buckingham Palace
has revealed the initial plans…
