Grace Patricia Kelly, the Hollywood film star who became the most famous princess in the world, was born on November 12th 1929. Ninety years on, she remains one of the ultimate regal icons of the 20th century. From the romance that turned her into a princess to her work to support children and families, her royal life was one of the most talked about in the world. On the 90th anniversary of the…
American by birth, hugely popular and credited with helping turn Monaco from a forgotten principality into a European hotspot – but this isn’t the story of Grace Kelly. Almost seven decades before her famous marriage to Prince Rainier III, another US born…
The power on a chessboard lies with the queen and now new research indicates the same goes for royal history. Experts have found that European queens were more likely to go to war and had greater success in expanding their realms than any of their male counterparts.
The…
GALLERY: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Fields of Remembrance
8th November 2019
For almost a century, members of the Royal Family have paid tribute to those who have lost their lives fighting for their country by attending the Fields of Remembrance. Rows of crosses and poppies spring up in November at churches across the United Kingdom to remember those who have died in service of their nation. This year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined the commemoration at Westminster…
On this week’s Royal Central podcast, Deputy Editor Brittani Barger looks at how the Japanese monarchy has made such a success of one of the biggest months in its recent history. Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, discusses changes why our attitude to women in history…
Doctors have told the Duchess of Cornwall to rest after a heavy cold she has been suffering from for several days turned into a lingering chest infection. As a result, Camilla has had to withdraw from a second event in less than 24 hours.
The duchess was due to open the…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprise army families with special visit
7th November 2019
The partners and children of serving members of the Armed Forces welcomed some very special guests to their coffee morning on Wednesday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex popped in to see military families living near them in Windsor and hear their experiences.
Harry and Meghan dropped in to the event at a Broom Farm Community Centre and spent time with army personnel and their loved ones. During…
The Duke of Cambridge's latest tour caps busy autumn of foreign visits for the Royal Family
5th November 2019
The Duke of Cambridge is heading to Kuwait and Oman this winter. Prince William is making the visit on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Kensington Palace announced that the Duke will carry out this latest overseas trip between Monday December 1st and…
It was a ground breaking and glamourous royal wedding and the images of it remain as familiar now as they have ever done. The world watched, enthralled, when Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19th 1956. Her wedding dress has become one of the most…
Mistress who cast doubt on a royal marriage returns to Buckingham Palace
2nd November 2019
Her king called her his ”wife of heart and soul” even though their actual, secret union was declared invalid. Now the woman who cast a shadow over the reign of George IV and even the succession to his throne is returning to Buckingham Palace.
A portrait of Maria Fitzherbert, who wed the future George IV after they fell hopelessly in love, is to be displayed at the Queen’s…
