She was the ultimate fairytale princess
whose royal story fascinated the world and nine decades on, she
continues to captivate. Grace of Monaco, film star turned consort,
became a 20th century icon. And her tale began nine decades ago
this month. Grace Patricia Kelly was born on November 12th 1929 in
Philadelphia and set her heart on a career as an actress early on.
She quickly found success…
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…
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 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…
