The Princess of Wales has made a major
diplomatic statement with her fashion choices as the Qatari State
Visit got under way. The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, on
behalf of King Charles III before accompanying them to Horse Guards
parade for the official welcome ceremony. Catherine returned
to one of her favourite…
A Christmas address that brought people together in a time apart
3rd December 2024
It was one of the most anticipated and
historic speeches of a truly historic reign. On Christmas Day 2020,
millions listened as Queen Elizabeth II spoke at the most difficult
of times. The late Queen had seen Great Britain and the
Commonwealth through many of the major…
The peacetime Christmas broadcast that brought a nation together
2nd December 2024
The Christmas broadcast is a much loved
part of the festive celebrations. And some have marked moments in
history. King George VI only reigned for little over fifteen years
but he led his subjects through several difficult years. In 1945,
he was able to truly celebrate on…
A French princess made her society debut
at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris this past week. Princess Eugenie
de Bourbon was one of twenty-one young women who made their debut
this past weekend at the Shangri-La hotel. Eugenie, 17, is the
daughter of the legitimist pretender to the French throne, Louis de
Bourbon, and his wife, Marie-Marguerite Vargas Santaella. Louis is
known as…
The royal Christmas tree that needed a cherry picker to put up
2nd December 2024
The Dutch Royal Family is getting into
the holiday spirit this weekend with a little help for a big tree.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima have shared a
behind-the-scenes look as their outdoor Christmas tree was put up
in the forecourt of Huis ten Bosch Palace…
State Visits mean State Banquets and
State Banquets mean tiaras. While Buckingham Palace has confirmed
that The Princess of Wales will not be attending the State Banquet
for the imminent Qatari State Visit, she has worn some spectacular
looks in the past. State Banquet…
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…
