Features

The Royal Central Podcast: do monarchies need to modernise more?

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29th October 2019
On this week’s Royal Central podcast, Deputy Editor Brittani Barger argues in favour of modernising monarchies as she gives her take on the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Naruhito in Japan. And Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, and Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck, discuss how ruling houses can refresh their images. Plus – do you think it’s time to drop the curtsies?[soundcloud…
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Belgium

Princess Elisabeth's coming of age to be broadcast live on Belgian TV

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22nd October 2019
The first woman to be in line to rule Belgium in her own right will turn 18 later this week and her big moment will be shared across her country. For the coming of age celebrations of Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant will be broadcast live on Belgian TV.The official ceremonies marking the 18th birthday of the heir start at 11am on October 25th 2019 at the Royal Palace in Brussels. Her…
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The Sussexes

Harry and Meghan: 5 things we learned from their African Journey

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21st October 2019
Their concerns over their health and future happiness have grabbed all the headlines and rightly so. As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened up to ITV’s ‘Harry and Meghan: an African Journey’, the insight they shed on how scrutiny is impacting on them has raised plenty of questions. But the programme also showed the joy they take in their work as well as their own attitude to…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge's personal social media post from Pakistan

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20th October 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge has taken to Instagram for her first personal post. She shared some of her favourite photos of the time she spent at a children’s charity in Lahore in the message which was signed ‘Catherine’.The Duchess of Cambridge’s post focused on SOS Children’s Village in Lahore. Along with the Duke of Cambridge, Kate visited the organisation as part…
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