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 ghosts and today we turn to the time of the
Tudors and the sad story of a teenage queen, Catherine Howard whose
downfall began…
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…
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 if Wales had joined
England in the showdown match. However, Wales were beaten in the
last four by South Africa on Sunday.
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…
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 Michael, their relatives
marked the occasion with a special message ”from today, together in
eternity”. Helen had…
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…
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…
The Duchess of Sussex on the pressures around her: ''it's not enough just to survive''
20th October 2019
The Duchess of Sussex has spoken of the
impact the pressures of joining the Royal Family have had on her.
In an interview with the ITV programme ‘Harry and Meghan: An
African Journey”, the duchess said that she had been taken aback by
the scrutiny her every move had come under from the tabloid press
in the UK and hinted that she wouldn’t tolerate her situation not
changing in the…
