They were taken to mark a truly historic
moment and became a record of a truly historic time. A series of
portraits of Queen Elizabeth II were released through the early
months of 2022 to mark Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. As the
year ended, they became a fitting memorial to the longest reigning
Monarch in British history. Awaiting the Jubilee, February 2022
Ahead of the 70th…
OBITUARY: Benedict XVI - the first Pope to abdicate in over 500 years - dies aged 95
31st December 2022
Pope Benedict XVI has died. The former
Pontiff passed away at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on the morning
of December 31st 2022. He was 95 years old. His successor, Pope
Francis, had asked for prayers for Benedict just days ago, saying
that his health was fragile.
ROYAL YEAR IN REVIEW: The death of Queen Elizabeth II - the end of a truly historic reign
31st December 2022
In the end, it was a shock that still
seems surreal. When Buckingham Palace announced, in genteel
language, on September 8th 2022 that Queen Elizabeth II was unwell,
the possibility that the Monarch who had been part of so many lives
for so long was about to pass on the…
Belgium’s Queen Paola is passing on one
of her most important roles to her daughter in law. Queen Mathilde
of the Belgians will take over as Honorary Chair of the Protection
Committee of Missing Children Europe on January 1st 2023. Missing
Children Europe is the European Federation for missing and sexually
exploited children in Europe. It involves 27 countries and
represents 32…
The past year has brought many major
moments in the royal story around Europe. While many months have
been filled with smiles and positivity, some have been dominated by
sadness and controversy. Anger at a memorial moment A Thanksgiving
Service for the life of the…
The past year has brought many royal
memories and some of the most important moments in recent times.
February gave us a unique anniversary for a truly historic Monarch
as well as a very special moment for a queen in waiting. History
made by Queen Elizabeth II Royal…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
fifth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck on the the
discreet bridesmaid who became Queen. Originally published on 22nd
February 2022, the full post can be read below. As 1922 got under
way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal
wedding. The only daughter of…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
sixth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck looking at
who would be monarch today had Edward VII not abdicated. Originally
published on 15th December 2022, the…
King Charles III took the throne on
September 8th 2022, on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty
spent the first weeks of his reign continually in the public
spotlight, as he took on his new responsibilities while leading
national mourning for Her Late Majesty and…
Royalty around the world are among the
most photographed people and every image tells part of their story.
The year now ending has brought some of the biggest royal moments
in recent times. As 2022 came to a conclusion, we look back at them
and start in January when milestone moments dominated. The first
Jubilee queen of 2022 Kongehuset © On January 14th 2022, Queen
Margrethe II of…
