The Duchess of Cambridge has praised the
work of midwives around the world in a special interview with a
pioneering health leader. The Duchess spoke to community midwife,
Harriet Nayiga, whose work in Uganda is credited with saving many
lives and improving health support for mothers and babies. The
interview has been published in Nursing Times and has been released
on the International Day of…
Aston Villa’s most famous fan got a
personal tour of their new training ground as the Duke of Cambridge
popped in to see his favourite team as part of a day of engagements
focused on thanking those offering community wide support during
the coronavirus pandemic. [getty…
Royal history has often been checked,
revealed and even challenged through one simple document, the
marriage certificate. For centuries, the record of a regal wedding
has been a prized document, pored over as a source of significance.
And now, one record can claim its own…
May is a month filled with queenly
anniversaries. From coronations to christenings, marriages to
monarchical moments, all four weeks contain special dates linked to
majesty. Royal Central’s Calendar of Queens reaches May. Birth of a
Queen Let’s start with a much forgotten queen who was hugely
popular during her lifetime. The first consort of Richard II, Anne
of Bohemia, was born on May…
At a time when the royal present is still
heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, this past week has
seen a focus on the past and the future for many of the ruling
houses across Europe. Milestones including anniversaries and
birthdays have taken centre stage while…
It’s the cake that keeps on giving. The
flower strewn bake that took centre stage at the wedding of the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on April 29th 2011 still makes its
presence felt with slices of it popping up at auction with what
seems like an almost metronomic…
Ten years ago this April, Prince William
and Catherine Middleton married at Westminster Abbey with the eyes
of the world on them. The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were
cheered through the streets on their way back to Buckingham Palace
where, after the obligatory balcony appearances, they enjoyed a
three course wedding breakfast alongside invited guests. After a
long morning and the small job…
Ahead of the wedding of The Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge, which took place ten years ago this month,
there was one outfit that excited almost as much attention as the
bride’s gown. As April 29th 2011 approached, speculation about what
The Queen would wear to her…
All brides need a bouquet and a royal
bride is no different. Flowers are as much a part of a
wedding as the dress, the cake and the first kiss but they are
usually filled with special meanings that add a personal as well as
regal element to the whole day. Here, we look…
The wedding dress worn by Diana, Princess
of Wales is to go on show at Kensington Palace. Diana’s famous gown
will be the centrepiece of an exhibition taking place at her former
home in the summer she would have marked her 60th birthday. The
wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales (Royal Collection Trust
All Rights Reserved) The dress, designed by David and Elizabeth
Emmanuel, is part of…
