The Duke of Cambridge has cracked several
jokes about the spread of coronavirus during the first evening
reception of his official visit to Ireland. During an event in
Dublin, Prince William asked whether the media coverage around
Covid-19 was dramatic and went on to laugh that he and Kate might
be accused of spreading the condition on their travels. The duke
was speaking to a paramedic during…
#RoyalVisitIreland: the day two diary
4th March 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are mid
way through their visit to Ireland and after a string of
engagements in Dublin yesterday, they head out of the capital as
day two takes shape. Royal Central takes a look at what’s in store
for William and Kate. Here’s the…
#RoyalVisitIreland: day one diary for William and Kate
3rd March 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touch
down in Dublin on Tuesday afternoon at the start of a three day
visit to Ireland. Every morning through their tour, Royal Central
will bring you a rundown of what to expect from the day ahead.
Let’s get busy with the day one…
Prince Andrew won’t be present at one of
the most important events in the Royal Family’s year. The Duke of
York is a regular at the Commonwealth Day Service but won’t be
present when the rest of the House of Windsor gather to mark the
occasion next week. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the
ceremony at Westminster Abbey – it is likely to be one of their
last…
A Calendar of Kings: March
2nd March 2020
Every royal life is peppered with
milestones, the moments that mark beginnings and ends, filled with
joy and sometimes sadness. On Royal Central, we’re charting
the famous dates throughout the year in our Calendars of Kings and
Queens. And as March gets well and truly…
Political uncertainty hanging over the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to Ireland
29th February 2020
As Kensington Palace reveals where the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will head to during their three day
official visit to the Republic of Ireland next week, one question
remains. With the royal visitors expected to meet leading
politicians during their stay, who will be the…
The Countess of Wessex teases new official image
28th February 2020
In the middle of a day packed with five
royal engagements, the Countess of Wessex stopped to pose for a new
portrait for one of the organisations she supports. Sophie has been
snapped for an official photo for St. John Ambulance and she shared
the promise of the new image on social media. The countess was seen
getting ready for the photo session on the official Royal Family
Instagram account.
Royal Wedding Rewind: Princess Patricia of Connaught
27th February 2020
When Princess Patricia of Connaught,
granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in
1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a
man with no royal title. She had given up her own HRH to
become his wife. Victoria Patricia Helena…
'Just Harry': the Duke of Sussex begins final round of royal engagements
26th February 2020
Back in the public eye for the first time
since confirmation he will step back as a senior royal on March
31st 2020, the Duke of Sussex was very clear on how he wants to be
known. As he took to the stage in Edinburgh to talk about
sustainable travel and eco tourism, he asked…
The sadness behind an historic portrait of the Queen
26th February 2020
At first glance, she is the very
embodiment of regality but look closer and the hint of mourning
behind an iconic image of the Queen becomes clear. On February 26th
1952, Elizabeth II posed for her first official portrait as Monarch
with her gentle smile hiding the grief she felt as this famous
photo was taken. For less than three weeks earlier she had lost her
beloved father, King George…

