For over twenty years, it was accepted
that Prince Edward would one day be Duke of Edinburgh. Prince
Philip’s youngest son was lined up for the title by the man himself
and the decision was shared on the day that Edward got married, in
June 1999. However, it’s now been reported that Prince Charles
might be having second thoughts and that Edward might never become
Duke of Edinburgh. So what is…
Henry VIII is famous for many things but
perhaps the most talked about is his penchant for weddings. The
king with six wives clearly enjoyed being married even if those he
tied the knot with ended up less than impressed. However, Henry
didn’t like to make a fuss about his…
The early life of the Duchess of Kent - from minor aristocracy to becoming one of the most respected royals
13th July 2021
She has long been one of the most popular
and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she
stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent
is held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion
to charitable causes turned her…
On July 12th 1543, a rather low key royal
wedding took place. The groom was Henry VIII and his sixth
wife was Katherine Parr, a relatively unknown minor noblewoman who
had risen from daughter of a knight to Queen of England in thirty
years. The woman who became a royal bride on that
July day at Hampton Court was also one of her country’s most
interesting consorts – here are ten reasons…
'Bring it home': Prince William sends England good luck wishes ahead of Euro 2020 final
11th July 2021
The Duke of Cambridge has said he can’t
”really believe” that England are in the final of the Euros 2020 as
he sent the team a good luck message. Speaking directly to manager,
Gareth Southgate, captain, Harry Kane and the whole squad, William
praised the team…
He spent little time in England but one
very famous king’s emblem is now on the lips of millions in the
country he ruled but rarely visited. Football fans across the land
are singing ‘Three Lions on a Shirt’ and it’s all thanks to Richard
I. Appropriately known as…
The Duke of Kent will present the
trophies at Wimbledon for the final time on July 11th 2021. Prince
Edward, first cousin of The Queen, is stepping back as President of
the All England Club after half a century. His retirement from the
role associated with him for so long marks the end of an era for
this popular prince and sees him say goodbye to a very personal
link. For the Duke took over as…
Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant
has entered the final stages of her year long military training at
a special camp in Belgium. The heir to the throne is now just weeks
away from becoming the first Belgian princess to complete military
formation. [getty…
Sweden's king reflects on his place in history as coalition government clings to power
10th July 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf has overseen a
special gathering at the Royal Palace in Stockholm as Sweden saw a
Prime Minister only recently voted out of power take the reins of
government once more. As the Swedish monarch welcomed Stefan Lofven
and his new administration to a…
The Duke of Kent is retiring as President
of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It means we’ll no
longer see the Queen’s cousin handing over the trophies at the
club’s most famous event, Wimbledon. As he prepares to step back
from a role he has made his own, Royal Central recalls the long and
happy relationship between the Duke of Kent and Centre Court.
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