History

The royal wedding that inspired Oktoberfest

Towns and cities across the UK are hosting beer festivals inspired by Oktoberfest, the famous celebration that usually takes over Munich as autumn arrives. The main German event was cancelled in 2021 for the second year in a row, because of the pandemic. But while thousands head to Oktoberfests elsewhere, the royal story behind this big beer bonanza remains one of the least known parts of its…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain to pay State Visit to Sweden

The King and Queen of Spain are set to make a State Visit to Sweden as 2021 draws to a close. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will spend two days in Stockholm at the end of November. They will be hosted by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. It’s the first Spanish State Visit to Sweden in over forty years. Announcing the visit, the Swedish Royal Household said that its aim was…
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The Queen declares 'you're as old as you feel' as she turns down award

The Queen has turned down the honour of being named ”Oldie of the Year”, declaring that age is a state of mind. As her daughter in law, the Duchess of Cornwall, handed out the annual prizes honouring members of the older generation, it was revealed that Her Majesty had declined the top award at the ceremony. Earlier this year, the magazine had written to The Queen asking if she…
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The royal connections of Britain's newest city

Southend-on-Sea has the longest reigning Monarch in British history to thank for its move to city status. The Queen has agreed to elevate the iconic seaside resort in honour of Sir David Amess, the MP for Southend West, who had long campaigned for it to become a city. Sir…
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The Royal Central Podcast: politics, princesses and titles

The Royal Central Podcast returns with a new series focused on the biggest royal talking points. In this new episode, some controversial comments by the House of Windsor are under the spotlight as is the decision of one Prime Minister to discuss same sex marriage for royalty. Plus there’s an in depth look on when Princess Charlene might return to Monaco. Join Brittani Barger, Jess Ilse…
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