Lydia Starbuck, Editor in Chief, Royal Central

The monarch most likely to leave everyone cold - or are they just a total unknown?

21st February 2025

If not being talked about really is the worst thing of all, then one English monarch is having a really bad day in the history books. A new poll of the most popular kings and queens of all time has revealed favourite heroines, celebrated villains and a rather unfortunate crown for one royal. Easily ahead in the section marked ”never heard of” is a king that, well, you most likely…

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The princess who ripped up the rulebook and gave up her title to marry for love

By Lydia Starbuck

20th February 2025

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…

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The future queen who has to take second place to her younger brother in a different line of succession

By Lydia Starbuck

18th February 2025

She’s in line to be Queen of Norway one day, but Princess Ingrid Alexandra has to take a lower place in another line of succession thanks to different rules. She is one step behind her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, in the line to the British throne.Ingrid…

British Royals

The unusual royal jewel designed to bring good luck that is now Queen's favourite

By Lydia Starbuck

17th February 2025

Queen Camilla has followed one style lead of her mother in law, Queen Elizabeth II, with devotion. Her Majesty is very fond of that rather regal accessory, the brooch. And her latest pick has cemented the place of a rather unusual jewel as a modern royal favourite.A visit to Ascot saw Queen Camilla wear an appropriately shaped horseshoe brooch. This particular gem has proven to be something of…

British Royals

King Charles tries hand at wind turbine production for National Apprenticeship week

By Lydia Starbuck

17th February 2025

King Charles has tries his hand at wind turbine production, as you do, as the Royal Family gave its backing to National Apprenticeship week.The King visited SeAH Wind in Middlesbrough which trains people to work in offshore wind turbine manufacturing with a focus on…

British Royals

The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 'Golden Jubilee'

By Lydia Starbuck

14th February 2025

Just when you thought royal jubilees might be taking a rest for a while, the Duke of Gloucester has sprung an anniversary surprise.The Duke, who at one point was fifth in line to the throne, has had a half century celebration all of his own but it’s nothing to do…

British Royals

Don't tell Paddington but someone else just sent King Charles marmalade sandwiches

By Lydia Starbuck

14th February 2025

It feels as dramatic as the ravens leaving the Tower of London – somehow, someone other than Paddington has just sent King Charles some marmalade for his sandwiches.The interloper in the legendary love affair between the Royal Family and the bear from Peru is none other than the mayor of Seville and he’s quoting all kinds of regal history in his bid to be the main marmalade…

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Princess Leonor makes land for the first time in weeks as naval training takes her to Brazil

By Lydia Starbuck

14th February 2025

Princess Leonor has landed in Brazil after over a month at sea for her naval training.The Princess of Asturias set sail from Spain early in January as she began a six month stint on board a training ship as part of her year with Spain’s naval forces.The future…

British Royals

Hand delivered by The King: how Charles III and Queen Camilla marked a special birthday

By Lydia Starbuck

14th February 2025

It’s one of the most famous birthday greetings in the world and the royal celebration was given a special twist for one recipient by none other than The King himself.As King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Middlesborough, they met Rona Graft who just happened to…

British Royals

The Duke of Kent joins hands to remember at 80th anniversary of Dresden

By Lydia Starbuck

14th February 2025

The Duke of Kent has paid tribute to those killed in the bombing of Dresden as he joined commemorations marking the 80th anniversary.The Duke joined a circle of remembrance in the heart of Dresden. Prince Edward held hands with others as they formed a circle around the old town. The act takes place every year on the anniversary of the bombing as a way of remembering those killed then and…

Lydia Starbuck

The monarch most likely to leave everyone cold - or are they just a total unknown?

The princess who ripped up the rulebook and gave up her title to marry for love

The future queen who has to take second place to her younger brother in a different line of succession

The unusual royal jewel designed to bring good luck that is now Queen's favourite

King Charles tries hand at wind turbine production for National Apprenticeship week

The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 'Golden Jubilee'

Don't tell Paddington but someone else just sent King Charles marmalade sandwiches

Princess Leonor makes land for the first time in weeks as naval training takes her to Brazil

Hand delivered by The King: how Charles III and Queen Camilla marked a special birthday

The Duke of Kent joins hands to remember at 80th anniversary of Dresden

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