A special exhibition marking the historic
reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open
as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way. The display,
called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in
jewellery”, will go on show at the Amalienborg Museum at Christian
VIII’s Palace as Margrethe reaches her half century as Monarch of…
King Juan Carlos of Spain has told a
biographer that the time has come when he has to start thinking
about his funeral. Speaking to author Laurence Debray from self
imposed exile in Abu Dhabi, Juan Carlos confessed his mind had
turned to his own final farewell as he…
The first details of major celebrations
marking the Golden Jubilee of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark have
been announced. Margrethe took the throne on January 14th 1972 and
the Danish Royal Household has now revealed several major events
marking her fifty year long reign…
In four months’ time, The Queen will
reach the 70th anniversary of her reign, meaning the countdown to
the Platinum Jubilee is well and truly under way. The monarchical
milestone falls February 6th 2022 but the whole of the coming year
is set to be a celebration for a truly historic royal moment. Many
events are already in the pipeline and over the coming months, here
on Royal Central…
A year after initial plans were put on
hold by the pandemic, special celebrations marking the 350th
anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh have taken
place. The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as Charles and Camilla are
known when in Scotland, spent time at…
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli
Mozzi have chosen the name Sienna for their new daughter. The
couple made the announcement on social media, 13 days after
welcoming their little girl. Her full name is Sienna Elizabeth
Mapelli Mozzi. Revealing their pick…
The Queen and Prince Charles have helped
mark another big moment in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as
they placed a new tree in the grounds of Balmoral to mark the start
of the official planting season that will help form a green canopy
across Britain. Her Majesty and her heir planted a copper beech
tree on October 1st 2021 to signal the formal beginning of the push
to ‘Plant a Tree…
The Countess of Wessex has taken on a new
role supporting learning for children living in some of the most
deprived parts of India. Sophie is now patron of the OSCAR
Foundation which uses football to help provide education for the
youngsters. As Buckingham Palace…
This month has seen a big increase in
royal appearances and a big focus on royal fashion. Among an array
of new looks and outfits, we’ve also seen royals go retro. When
Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the President of Chile to Madrid,
she opted for a dress first worn…
A flat once dubbed the most famous
address in Britain now bears a permanent tribute to its most
celebrated occupant. A blue plaque has been unveiled at the home of
Diana, Princess of Wales at the time she became engaged to Prince
Charles. The plaque now sits on the wall of 60, Coleherne Court on
the Old Brompton Road in London where the then Lady Diana Spencer
lived when she began a…
