King Harald of Norway has confirmed that
his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, won’t receive a royal title
when he marries Princess Martha Louise. In a statement, the Royal
Court said that like men who had previously married princesses,
Durek Verrett will become part of the royal family but won’t
officially represent it or ever hold a title. The court said ”Like
Erling…
The only daughter of King Harald V of
Norway has given up royal duties amid ongoing controversy. Princess
Martha Louise will step back immediately from representing her
family. In a brief statement, the Norwegian Court said ”Princess
Märtha Louise wishes to…
I’ve always felt rather sorry for the
mistress known as Mrs Jordan. For two decades, she lived alongside
the third son of King George III. Her partner is known to history
as King William IV but for their duration of their relationship he
was the somewhat dodgy Duke of…
Queen Camilla's cypher revealed ahead of poignant first public use
8th November 2022
The cypher of Queen Camilla has been
unveiled, just days before it’s first public use. Her Majesty’s
cypher will be used on the cross she places at the Fields of
Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 10 2022. Queen
Camilla’s cypher has been designed by Professor Ewan Clayton, a
calligrapher on the Faculty and Academic Board of The Royal Drawing
School. He worked…
He created some of the most famous royal
looks of the 20th century and he’s still producing talked about
style picks. Sir Norman Hartnell was already a sought after wedding
dress designer when he was first commissioned to produce a bridal
outfit by the House of…
On November 6th 2003, the then heir to
the throne of Spain and his new fiancee met the press for the first
time. In the intervening years, the now Queen Letizia has made her
mark on the royal scene. And her name counts as one of the more
unusual among royalty. But the Queen…
It was a low key royal wedding, set
against a backdrop of family illness and impending drama. But the
marriage of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu
Douglas Scott, on November 6th 1935, began a royal partnership that
would become a bedrock for the House of Windsor as it faced some of
its most challenging times. Prince Henry, third son of King George
V and Queen Mary, had…
The UK will get a Bank Holiday to mark
the Coronation of King Charles III. His Majesty will be crowned at
Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6th 2023. Her Majesty Queen
Camilla will be crowned at the same ceremony. The Bank Holiday will
take place on the following Monday…
Nine royal houses have ruled England
since the Norman Conquest in 1066 and all of them have made their
mark. But eight have seen their power pass elsewhere and this
summer Royal Central is looking at what happened to those that have
now faded into history. Today we look at a…
The Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service with special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
4th November 2022
The Princess of Wales is to host another
Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony, just
days before Christmas Day, will feature music and readings and
follows the success of the festive celebration she held at the
Abbey in 2021. Then, a piano performance from the Princess went
viral on social media after she performed ‘For Those Who Can’t Be
Here’ with Tom…
