The Cartier Halo Tiara gained a new
chapter in a special history when it was worn by Catherine
Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011. Commissioned by
the Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth II’s father in 1936, from the
House of Cartier, the tiara is made from 1000 diamonds and
platinum. [getty src=”119552851″ width=”594″ height=”401″…
Sitting at my desk watching the trailer
for the upcoming season of The Crown for the first time last month,
my heart started to race as I broke out in goosebumps. From its
opening scene of Windsor Castle burning to Diana’s anguish and the
Queen’s despair, all set…
A favourite gown owned by Crown Princess
Mary of Denmark is on loan to Australia’s Powerhouse Museum. The
dress will go on display next month for a special exhibition
honouring the life of late fashion designer Carla Zampattti. The
pale pink brocade dress was…
Hilary Mantel - the author who brought alive the Tudors for the 21st century
27th September 2022
Acclaimed author Dame Hilary Mantel
passed away at 70 on 22 September. The British writer, widely
regarded as one of the best English-language novelists of her time,
was responsible for bringing alive the Tudor dynasty for a new
generation through her Wolf Hall series. “It is with great sadness
that HarperCollins announces that bestselling author Dame Hilary
Mantel DBE died…
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary host soirée at Christianborg Palace for Danish government officials
26th September 2022
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess
Mary have returned to Denmark following their short visit to New
York City. Once back on home soil, they quickly resumed their
normal work, hosting a function on behalf of Queen Margrethe, who
is in isolation with COVID. The…
Netflix announces November premiere date for Season 5 of The Crown
26th September 2022
The countdown has finally begun for fans
of The Crown. Netflix has announced that Season 5 will drop on the
streaming platform on 9 November. The hit royal drama series
follows the life and reign of Elizabeth II and will pick up in the
early 1990s. The period was an…
History of the Crown of Scotland as it is placed on Queen Elizabeth's coffin
13th September 2022
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was
adorned with the Crown of Scotland as it laid at rest in St. Giles’
Cathedral in Edinburgh. The crown was placed atop the monarch’s
coffin on September 12, during a sombre moment watched by King
Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal, the Earl and
Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew. It is one of four crowns that
will play a role in her…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
written the foreword for a new children’s book coming out later
this month. The couple have penned the introduction
for Puzzles for Spies, written by officials from the
Government Communications Headquarters. Puzzles for…
"I'll never forget" - Royal Central's editorial team and readers share the moment they learned about the death of Diana
31st August 2022
It was a defining moment of its
generation – a time when the world stopped to collectively grieve
the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, following the tragic car
crash in Paris that claimed her life in the early hours of 31
August 1997. Twenty-five years later, the…
A vehicle which was used by Diana,
Princess of Wales in the 1980s has sold for an extraordinary
£650,000 at auction. The late princess drove the black Ford Escort
RS Turbo from August 1985 for a period of around three years. When
performing official duties, Diana was chauffeured in luxury
vehicles, but she preferred to drive this car in London when going
about her daily life. She was…
