The Queen has expressed her
disappointment that she can’t take part in one of the most ancient
royal traditions of all. Maundy Thursday usually sees the Monarch
distribute ‘Maundy Money’ at a special Church service. However,
owing to the coronavirus pandemic, this year the tradition has been
carried out by post. For centuries, the Monarch has handed out
symbolic coins to…
The Prince of Wales has recorded a
special reading which will be shared at Easter. Prince Charles will
be part of a webcast to mark Easter Sunday. The prince has recorded
a reading of part of the Gospel of St John for Easter Sunday. It
will be used in Abbeycast, a new…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent
time talking to children who still have to go into classes during
the coronavirus pandemic. William and Kate held a video call with a
primary school where youngsters whose parents are key workers are
being looked after while their…
It was one of the most talked about royal
weddings in decades. When Camilla Parker-Bowles and Charles,
Prince of Wales on April 9th 2005 in Windsor, millions were
watching. And they saw a royal bride with not one but two different
wedding outfits for her big day. As the couple mark their fifteenth
wedding anniversary, Royal Central looks back at the wedding gowns
of Camilla, Duchess of…
The Great Seal of the Realm is a piece of
history to savour. We don’t get to see it all that often and when
it does make an appearance, it more than packs a punch.For this
seal is part of a tradition that goes back to before the Norman
Conquest and which, for…
Every month brings its own royal
milestones and April is no different. The month is filled with
landmarks for kings of times past. Among them is the start of the
reign of perhaps the most famous king of all and a happy marriage
that went on to create royal history. Our…
The Queen’s address to the nation, in the
midst of the coronavirus pandemic, was filled with words that have
struck a chord with many as Her Majesty put her people at the heart
of her message. And she did it while taking comfort in the memory
of a woman who played a significant role in her young life and
preparations to rule – her grandmother, Queen Mary. As a child,
Elizabeth II…
In four minutes of carefully chosen words, The Queen spoke of the reality we face while reminding us hope will prevail
5th April 2020
I’ll admit it, I shed a tear. I think the
Queen’s address to the nation and to the Commonwealth as the
coronavirus pandemic continued moved many. For in four minutes of
carefully chosen words, Her Majesty spoke the reality that
envelopes our lives while reminding us all…
The Royal Family has expressed its thanks
to those involved in turning the Excel Centre in London into a new
hospital to treat patients with coronavirus. And the Duke of
Gloucester led praise for the Armed Forces involved in setting up
the NHS Nightingale Hospital which was…
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to
all those helping in the fight against the spread of coronavirus
and urged everyone to try and look to the future and find hope.
Prince Charles spoke just a day after leaving self isolation
following his own diagnosis with Covid-19. The address, which was
recorded and shared on social media, saw the prince put a special
emphasis on the impact of the…
