As royal families around Europe begin the Christmas countdown, all eyes are on Monaco where the recent return of Princess Charlene has been followed by yet more questions.
The Royal Central team discuss Charlene’s situation and also debate how the Windsors will pass their festive season after a tough year.
And there’s a look ahead to some of the most sparkling festive traditions…
The Duchess of Sussex wins ruling in case against Mail on Sunday
2nd December 2021
The Mail on Sunday has lost its appeal against a ruling that it breached privacy and copyright by publishing extracts of a letter sent by the Duchess of Sussex to her father, Thomas Markle.
Associated Newspapers, which owns the Mail on Sunday, had appealed against an…
A gala dinner and major exhibitions on the story of how a girl from Tasmania became a queen in waiting are planned to mark the 50th birthday of Crown Princess Mary.
Mary marks her half century on February 5th 2022 and the Danish Royal Court has now announced a series of…
Comfort, strength and hope: the royal messages of Christmas 2020
1st December 2021
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on as December gets under way. And amidst the many royal traditions associated with the festive season, the Christmas speech given by monarchs around Europe remains a high point for many. While always filled with seasonal greetings, they are also a chance to share reflections and often include rare personal messages and royal contemplations of the year…
The Queen's first message to the President of Barbados as her rule on the island comes to an end
30th November 2021
The Queen has sent a message to the new President of Barbardos, Sandra Mason, who has replaced her as Head of State on the independent island.
Writing to President Mason and the people of Barbados, Her Majesty said ”on this significant occasion, and your assumption…
The royal wedding that might have turned an exiled princess into a queen
29th November 2021
It was a wedding featuring two very popular royals and two ceremonies and it led to one of the most influential unions of the 20th century. The marriage of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, on November 29th 1934, was a day that changed the House of…
Seventy days until 70 years - time to start the Platinum Jubilee countdown
28th November 2021
The Platinum Jubilee is set to be one of the major events of 2022 and a stand out moment in royal history. The Queen reaches the 70th anniversary of her reign on February 6th 2022. As of November 28th 2021, that landmark is just 70 days away.
And 70 days away from a celebration of 70 years is when Royal Central unveils its special Platinum Jubilee page and social media.
You’ll still…
Belgian State Visit to Italy postponed over concerns about worsening health situation
27th November 2021
The State Visit by the King and Queen of the Belgians to Italy, due to take place in a matter of days, has been postponed.
The Royal Palace in Brussels said that the visit was being put on hold because of the ”deterioration of the health situation in Belgium and…
Queen Margrethe's official Jubilee portrait is a moment of majesty
26th November 2021
The first official Golden Jubilee portrait of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has been unveiled.
The photograph shows Queen Margrethe in Fredensborg Castle, in the Dome Hall, the very heart of a residence used for some of the most important royal events.
The official…
The Queen has welcomed the Custodian of the Crown of Romania to Windsor Castle.
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown was hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at a private meeting on November 24th 2021.
Margareta’s husband, Prince Radu, was also present.
The meeting came at the beginning of a four day public visit by the couple to the UK.
Their first day also saw them…
