Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that
go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women
who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a
happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to
use against women who might otherwise be untouchable. And several
of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at
times when enemies…
It looks as if the UK is headed to the
polls on December 12th 2019 after the House of Commons backed the
call from the government of Boris Johnson for a General Election.
It will be the first time British voters have cast their ballots in
December for almost a century. And…
As Hallowe’en approaches, ghost stories
abound. The nights are drawing in, darkness is falling and amidst
the swirling mists of late autumn evenings come tales of mystery.
This Hallowe’en, Royal Central is taking a look at some of the best
known tales of regal…
Female MPs from across the political
spectrum have sent an open letter to the Duchess of Sussex,
criticising some of the media treatment she has received. The 72
parliamentarians told Meghan that they fully support her attempts
to challenge unfair press coverage around her personal and public
lives. The letter was shared on Twitter by some of those who signed
it. The group is led by Holly…
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…
It had been billed as a possible moment
for the the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex to be seen
side by side for the first time since the recent round of
speculation about their brotherly bond. Both were tipped to make
the trip to Japan for the Rugby World Cup final…
It’s puzzled historians for centuries but
now one of the pressing questions hanging over one of the most
famous royal artefacts in the world has an answer. And it sheds a
new light on the reign of the king it celebrates, William the
Conqueror. The conquest that gave him a throne and a place in royal
legend was commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry. It tells the story
of his decision to…
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…
'Together in eternity': the touching royal tribute for Romania's Queen Mother from her family
22nd October 2019
Helen, Queen Mother of Romania has been
reburied in her adopted country. Her family led tributes at
reburial in the new Archdiocesan and Royal Cathedral with a series
of ceremonies marking the event across the weekend. And as Helen
was laid to rest next to her son, King…
There are plenty of people in the UK
right now who have been hoping for a break from Brexit in the
papers. They’ve just got their wish as a royal story dominates the
front pages and beyond of the latest editions of both broadsheets
and tabloids. Reports that the Duke of Cambridge is concerned for
his brother and sister in law make many of Tuesday’s papers.
William’s worries…
