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 also special debates as well as
quizzes in this specially curated space for like minded
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It was a muted celebration in difficult
times. King Felipe VI has led Spain’s National Day celebrations but
the event looked very different from the spectacle that usually
takes over Madrid. The pandemic always meant that the usual
military parade and reception would…
Madrid is waking up to a weekend both
unwanted and unexpected. In less than 24 hours, everything in the
city has changed. And that raises questions for Spain’s king,
Felipe VI. On October 9th 2020, the Spanish government used
constitutional powers to impose a state of…
Arise Sir Tommy! Britain's first rock and roll star Tommy Steele says he is living in a ‘showbusiness fairy story’ after becoming a knight
9th October 2020
Entertainer Tommy Steele has been
knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The star, famous as
a singer and actor, receives the honour for his services to
entertainment and charity. Born Thomas Hicks in Bermondsey, London,
in 1936, he became a household name in the 1950s with hits
including ‘Singin’ the Blues’ which reached number one. He is
regarded as the UK’s first homegrown…
"Happy birthday Your Majesty and thank you" - Maureen Lipman becomes a Dame in the Queen's Birthday Honours
9th October 2020
One of Britain’s best loved actresses,
Maureen Lipman, has been made a Dame. The honour comes for services
to charity, entertainment and the arts. Dame Maureen, who was born
in Hull in 1946, is one of the most popular TV and stage actresses
of the past decades. She…
Actor David Suchet, known to millions for
his legendary performance as Hercule Poirot, has been knighted. He
received the accolade for services to entertainment and charity in
the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Born David Courtney Suchet in
London in 1946, he started…
The 85th birthday of the Duke of Kent has
been marked by the now traditional social media celebrations on
official royal accounts. Prince Edward’s big day was also marked by
some of those he has supported over decades, including the Army.
Taking to Twitter, there was a message from the House of Windsor
which read ”Wishing The Duke of Kent a very happy 85th birthday
today!”…
The heir to the Belgian throne,
Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant took centre stage as her family took
part in an important annual event for the country’s military.
Princess Elisabeth was joined by her parents, King Philippe and
Queen Mathilde, and her siblings for a…
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 Countess of Wessex has gone into self
isolation after coming into contact with someone who has since
tested positive for coronavirus. Sophie is reported not to have any
symptoms of coronavirus and is expected to undergo a test herself.
It’s understood that the Countess hasn’t spent any time with the
Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh or any royal outside her immediate
family circle…
