Many a monarch has made their mark on May
and left interesting tales to tell in their wake. From the
suspicious death of a tragic king to the impossibly romantic
wedding of a royal whose legend outstripped reality, the month is
filled with milestones linked to the best known names in regal
history. Royal Central’s Calendar of Kings reaches May. Birth of a
Monarch The merriest of…
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain
have led a minute’s silence for the tens of thousands of people who
have died of Covid-19 in their country. The tribute came as Spain
began a period of ten days national mourning for all those who have
lost their lives because…
Turns out that the royals really are just
like the rest of us. As the Prince of Wales was filmed recording a
radio interview for Classic FM, his study showed all the hallmarks
of the chaotic clutter that affects at least one room in every
home. As he spoke to host, Alan…
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…
Princess Beatrice isn’t the only royal
bride facing a cancelled wedding this month. Princess Theodora of
Greece has confirmed that her big day was set for the end of May,
too, but that her celebrations are on hold because of the
coronavirus pandemic. In a post…
Poor old Richard III. This king just
can’t catch a break. William Shakespeare helped turn him into a
much maligned monarch. Now, the site of one of his favourite homes
is at the centre of a political storm that the Bard would have
relished getting to grips with. For…
The Duke of Kent has spoken of his
frustration at having to miss royal visits because of the
coronavirus pandemic. His comments came in a special message
recorded for the RNLI in which he praised the organisation for its
tenacity and courage in what he described as ”one of the worst
storms” it has ever faced. The Queen’s cousin, who has been patron
of the rescue service for…
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain
were up before the dawn this week to hear about the work going on
to keep food chains running during the coronavirus pandemic. The
royal couple headed to one of their country’s biggest distribution
centres to speak to people…
Attention please – there is a new royal
fashion queen in town and it’s not who you might expect. Over the
years, poll after poll has told us who the most stylish royals are,
and one woman keeps floating to the top of them. The Duchesses of
Cambridge and Sussex or…
The wedding bouquet carried by the
Duchess of Sussex at her marriage ceremony at St. George’s Chapel,
Windsor on May 19th 2018 wasn’t just pretty, delicate and very
spring like. It contained all kinds of special symbolism. In the
language of flowers, so beloved of Queen Victoria, this bridal posy
told a very romantic story. But both Meghan and Harry had ensured
there were more modern, and…
