Lydia Starbuck, Editor in Chief, Royal Central

This rare gem celebrating romance of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon is now at heart of fundraising campaign

19th October 2025

A heart shaped pendant celebrating the relationship between Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon, is at the centre of a fundraising campaign to keep it on show to the public.The gold heart, engraved with their initials, is currently on show at the British Museum in London. It’s launched a major push to bring in £3.5 million to buy the gem to preserve it for the…

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Conquest and civil war: how England's first modern royal house rose to power then lost the crown

By Lydia Starbuck

18th October 2025

In 2026, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on show in England for the first time ever. It was created almost 1,000 years ago to tell the story of a moment that changed the country forever but it’s taken until 2025 for it to be displayed in the place at its very heart.

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Back to Sarah Ferguson: how Prince Andrew's decision to give up his titles affects his former wife

By Lydia Starbuck

17th October 2025

Prince Andrew is giving up the use of all his titles and it’s already impacting those around him.The King’s brother will no longer be known as the Duke of York and that means a change for his former wife.Since their divorce in 1996, she’s been known…

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Latest on King Charles and Queen Camilla's State Visit to the Vatican including a new title

By Lydia Starbuck

17th October 2025

The King will get a new title when he visits the Vatican for a State Visit.King Charles and Queen Camilla will head to the Holy See on October 22 and 23.During the State Visit, His Majesty will get a new title, courtesy of The Pope.Leo XIV has asked The King to become a ‘‘Royal Confrater’ of the Abbey of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome. St. Paul’s is one of…

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Queen Camilla celebrates the harvest at special ceremony at Westminster Abbey

By Lydia Starbuck

17th October 2025

The Queen attended a special service at Westminster Abbey to give thanks for the harvest as farmers across the UK bring in their crops.Harvest festivals and thanksgivings are held in churches across the country during early autumn and this special ceremony, in the heart…

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The Bayeux Tapestry is on its way to England: this is why I think it's the perfect way to tell history to a new audience

By Lydia Starbuck

15th October 2025

In just under a year’s time, London will be the setting for one of the most famous pieces of royal history of all. The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of how William the Conqueror won the throne of England at Hastings and changed the country forever, will go on…

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The Prince and Princess of Wales host royal visit at Windsor

By Lydia Starbuck

15th October 2025

The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed another heir to the throne to Windsor for a stand out moment on this royal visit to the UK.William and Kate hosted the Crown Prince of Jordan at Windsor Castle as he continued an official visit to the country.Crown Prince Al Hussein was joined by his wife, Princess Rajwa, at the meeting. Afterwards, Prince William and Jordan’s Crown Prince…

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Princess Charlene welcomes Sophie and Edward to Monaco as royals speak of 'strong friendship'

By Lydia Starbuck

13th October 2025

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have been in Monaco and Sophie caught up with an old friend, Princess Charlene.The two women have known each other for several years and looked to be getting on famously as they enjoyed a new meeting, this time at the Prince’s…

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to welcome President of Germany on State Visit to UK

By Lydia Starbuck

13th October 2025

The King and Queen will welcome the President of Germany to the UK for a State Visit at the start of December.King Charles and Queen Camilla will host President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Bundenbeder, at Windsor Castle just weeks before Christmas.The…

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Another debut for Spain's second in line to the throne as Queen Letizia makes a statement with her dress choice

By Lydia Starbuck

12th October 2025

Spain’s Infanta Sofia attended events marking the country’s National Day for the first time.Sofia, 18, joined her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and her older sister, 19 year old Princess Leonor, for the military parade and official reception in Madrid.They’re two of the most important engagements in the Spanish royal year and her attendance marks another chapter…

Lydia Starbuck

This rare gem celebrating romance of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon is now at heart of fundraising campaign

Conquest and civil war: how England's first modern royal house rose to power then lost the crown

Back to Sarah Ferguson: how Prince Andrew's decision to give up his titles affects his former wife

Latest on King Charles and Queen Camilla's State Visit to the Vatican including a new title

Queen Camilla celebrates the harvest at special ceremony at Westminster Abbey

The Bayeux Tapestry is on its way to England: this is why I think it's the perfect way to tell history to a new audience

The Prince and Princess of Wales host royal visit at Windsor

Princess Charlene welcomes Sophie and Edward to Monaco as royals speak of 'strong friendship'

King Charles and Queen Camilla to welcome President of Germany on State Visit to UK

Another debut for Spain's second in line to the throne as Queen Letizia makes a statement with her dress choice

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