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…
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…
The Tower of London's moat to blossom into life for the Platinum Jubilee
23rd November 2021
The moat around the Tower of London will
be transformed into a floral field to mark the 70th anniversary of
The Queen’s reign. The ancient royal building will be surrounded by
millions of flowers in the summer of 2022 as part of celebrations
for the Platinum…
Family tragedy - Princess Eugenie's father in law, George Brooksbank, dies just days before double Christening
22nd November 2021
George Brooksbank, father in law to
Princess Eugenie, has died. He passed away just days before the
christening of his grandson, August Brooksbank. The 72 year old was
the father of Jack Brooksbank who married the princess in October
2018. It’s understood he had…
A double christening in the House of
Windsor is a rare event. In modern times, their babies have usually
been welcomed into the Church of England individually but this is
no ordinary year, for the Royal Family or for any of us. In the
space of a few months, The Queen has welcomed four new great
grandchildren and said a final farewell to their great grandfather,
Prince Philip, all against the…
