The countdown to the royal wedding of
2020 is already under way even if the happy couple haven’t shared
that many details of their big day so far. Princess Beatrice and
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement in September and
will take their vows next year. The mother of the bride was quick
to scotch whispers that her elder daughter might tie the knot
overseas. Sarah, Duchess of…
Her gown she wore for her religious
marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an
icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress
before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of
Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil…
Ninety Years of Grace: the most famous royal wedding dress of all?
1st November 2019
It is perhaps the most talked about royal
wedding dress of them all. When Grace Kelly, Oscar winning actress
and Hollywood superstar, married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on
April 19th 1956, she did it in a gown for the history books. The
outfit became an instant classic and…
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.
