Usually, major royal birthdays see a wave of photo tributes on the House of Windsor’s official social media channels. But as the Duke of York turned 60, things were more low key than normal.
Prince Andrew’s big birthday was marked on the Royal Family’s Twitter and Instagram accounts. The messages included a sombre portrait of the Duke of York and an archive image of him as a…
King Albert in first public appearance since admitting illegitimate daughter
18th February 2020
Belgium’s King Albert II accompanied his wife to church on Monday, the first time he’s been seen on an official royal duty since his statement confirming he has fathered a child outside their marriage. King Albert and Queen Paola joined other Belgian royals at…
She was the queen who tried to save her dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She had done all she could to save the…
She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she married into when she became its one public dissenting voice against the fascism taking over their country. But…
Latest Royal News: a round up of this Spring's planned State Visits
13th February 2020
Spring means the first round of State Visits for the new year and the royal diary is already beginning to fill up with planned tours. The trips are always designed to further co-operation between the countries involved although they also provide an opportunity for plenty of…
With news that the 2021 UK Census might well be the last to be held, I thought the time might be right to share my favourite page in these immense historic documents. You see, perusing the past in this vast record is up there with royal history on my things to do list. And…
How Kensington Palace inspired one of this year's stand out Oscar gowns
11th February 2020
It glittered just as much as the famous Academy Awards themselves and now a celebrated royal residence has been revealed as the starting point for one of the most talked about dresses at this year’s Oscars. The golden gown chosen by actor and entertainer, Billy Porter, for the main awards ceremony this year was inspired by the Cupola Room at Kensington Palace.
The dress, designed by Giles…
The Queen’s eldest grandchild, Peter Phillips, and his wife, Autumn, have confirmed that their marriage is at an end. The couple, who have two daughters, are to divorce. Their separation comes after almost twelve years of marriage.
In a short statement issued on…
The special links between Beatrice's wedding and Queen Victoria
10th February 2020
As a princess prepares to say ‘I do’, the latest Royal Central podcast looks at the sweet and symbolic connections between Beatrice and the church where she will say ‘I do’. There’s an anniversary, a queen and a christening involved as well as…
Queen Margrethe II was, once again, accompanied by her younger sister, Princess Benedikte, for a major engagement in Copenhagen. The princess joined Margrethe at the official opening of a new permanent feature at the Amalienborg Palace which will showcase glittering items made by one of the most famous jewellers in the world.
The Faberge Room is home to over 100 exhibits including a sapphire…
