FeaturesThe Sussexes

The questions that have arisen over the legality of Harry and Meghan's two weddings

The Duchess of Sussex’s revelation that she married Prince Harry privately three days before the ceremony watched by the world at. St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, has led to questions about which of the services was their legally binding wedding. The ceremony at Windsor on May 19th 2018 was, until now, believed to have been the moment Harry and Meghan were joined in matrimony.
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Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh undergoes heart surgery

The Duke of Edinburgh has undergone an operation on his heart. Buckingham Palace say the procedure was a success and Prince Philip is now resting and recovering. The 99 year old Duke underwent the procedure for a pre-existing condition at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London where he had been transferred at the weekend. The Palace issued a short statement, confirming that: “The…
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British Royals

The Queen continues with virtual engagements as Prince Philip remains in hospital

The Queen has spoken to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, ahead of the Budget as her string of video and telephone engagements continues. Her Majesty held her traditional pre-Budget audience with the Chancellor on March 2nd 2021. However, the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown meant that the custom had to be carried out by phone rather than in person. The audience came just…
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Features

Wrapping up the week for the House of Windsor

It’s been one of the busiest times for the Royal Family in recent months with every day bringing fresh stories and debates. The latest Royal Central Podcast looks at the Queen’s message to anti-vaxxers, concerns over Prince Philip and the interest around the Duke…
FeaturesRoyal Weddings

Royal Wedding Rewind: Princess Patricia of Connaught

When Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in 1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a man with no royal title.  She had given up her own HRH to become his wife. Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth, second daughter of Victoria’s third son, the Duke of Connaught, walked into Westminster Abbey on February…
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