He was the man who created the most
iconic images of her reign, designing outfits literally fit for a
Queen. Norman Hartnell was Elizabeth II’s go to designer for many
of the major moments of her time as heir to the throne and young
Monarch. And he first dressed the record breaking ruler exactly
eighty five years ago. For the Queen’s very first Norman Hartnell
design was a bridesmaid’s…
This week, we’ve got some exciting new
videos coming up on our special Facebook group, Royal Central
Extra. This subscriber only service is already packed with original
content and some really exciting debates. And in the coming days,
we’ll be adding: An…
The former lover of King Juan Carlos I of
Spain, Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, has claimed that Queen Sofia
plotted the fall from power of the monarch. Speaking to True
Royalty TV, in her first on camera TV interview, Corinna claims
Sofia was obsessed with putting her…
Royal history is peppered with drama and
intrigue, containing more than its fair share of tragic ends and
tumultuous traumas so it’s perhaps no surprise that there are
plenty of ghost tales to go with it. From haunted historic homes to
kings, queens, princes and princess who are said to return to
palaces they once ruled, every dynasty has a dire ditty or three to
tell. As Hallowe’en…
The last man to rule one of Europe’s most
famous dynasties has been brought back to life, if only for the
briefest of moments. On the anniversary of the marriage of Karl,
last Austro-Hungarian Emperor, one of his dynasty has revealed rare
video footage of the man who…
Royal Central’s Facebook group, Royal
Central Extra, is now packed with exclusive content for our
subscribers. Since launching in mid September, this special service
has built up a library of videos covering British and European
royals, past and present. There are…
The King and Queen of the Netherlands
have spoken of their regret over their decision to take a holiday
in Greece when their country was facing new coronavirus
restrictions. In a specially recorded message, the Dutch monarch
said the decision to take the trip had been a betrayal of trust by
the royals. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima spoke out as the
row over their holiday intensified.
The Princess Royal has visited
Scarborough Hospital to show royal appreciation for the work of NHS
staff throughout the many challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Princess Anne visited the hospital, in North Yorkshire, on October
19th 2020 as reports that the region…
A new official Canadian portrait of the
Queen has been unveiled. Taken at Windsor Castle in March 2019 by
photographer Chris Jackson, it shows Her Majesty wearing her
Canadian insignia, as Sovereign of the Order of Canada and the
Order of Military Merit. However, this…
The Duke of Cambridge has taken on two
new patronages, passed to him by the Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh. Both new roles underline the increasing focus Prince
William is placing on environmental issues and wildlife
conservation in his public life. The Duke is now patron of Fauna &
Flora International (FFI), taking over the role from the Queen who
has held it for almost seven decades. The…
