The first famous Windsor woman to be born
on August 4th lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet
one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no
one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
was born. And no one did more to get people guessing than the Queen
Mum herself. In 1980, as preparations were under way for her
eightieth birthday…
Royal statements on exile for Juan Carlos of Spain show his title of king appears to be secure
3rd August 2020
The possibility that King Juan Carlos of
Spain would go into exile as allegations over his financial affairs
continued has been talked about for weeks. But, as he confirms his
decision to leave the country he ruled for almost four decades,
another subject of hot debate…
In the words of her husband, she is the
”great professional”. Queen Sofia of Spain has been easily the most
popular member of her country’s royal family for years. She’s also
been one of the most influential royals Europe has known in recent
times. As…
King Felipe expresses his ''heartfelt respect'' for the decision of King Juan Carlos to leave Spain
3rd August 2020
The King of Spain has told his father he
is grateful for his choice to go into exile. Felipe VI offered King
Juan Carlos his ”heartfelt respect” after the former monarch
confirmed he will quit Spain as controversy over his financial
affairs continues to grow. Felipe’s response was published by the
Spanish Royal Household alongside the letter sent by Juan Carlos to
his son…
King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the
Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as
controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch,
who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an
undisclosed location. The announcement was made…
The Princess Royal marks her 70th
birthday in August 2020. It’s a milestone in any life and this
special celebration has brought plenty of reflection on Anne’s
public life. For seven decades, the princess has been one of the
most high profile royals in the world.
As the summer takes hold, it’s brought
plenty of royal surprises with it. A new set of challenges in
Spain, a welcome return for visits to some of the most famous royal
residences in Europe as lockdown eases and, perhaps the biggest
shock of all, a royal wedding. July 2020 is the month that Princess
Beatrice of York married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and they did it
without anyone knowing…
This month marks the 70th birthday of the
Princess Royal and we’ll be celebrating this milestone on Royal
Central throughout August. And we’re starting at the very
beginning. A is for Anne but why did the Queen’s only daughter end
up with a name that, at…
The King of Spain has called for unity
and solidarity across the country as his tour of different regions
comes to an end. Speaking in Asturias, the principality held by the
heir to the Spanish throne, King Felipe urged everyone in Spain to
come together as the coronavirus…
This is one royal wedding bouquet you’re
not going to miss. When the Princess Royal’s only daughter, Zara,
married Mike Tindall in Edinburgh on July 30th 2011, her flowers
made a striking impression. For, unusually among royal brides, Zara
included a splash of colour among the blooms she carried. This
wasn’t just any old burst of brightness. The bride’s bouquet
included thistles, a…
