You know what it’s like for a royal going about their business. One minute you’re learning to be a barista, the next you’re starting at a wall of silage. That’s just what happened to the Countess of Wessex as she headed to Cumbria for a day of engagements.
(Photo: Royal Family Twitter)
Sophie spent Wednesday in the county and, as many of us do mid week, started off with…
Royal Pictures from History: first sight of Elizabeth II as Queen
7th February 2019
In this occasional series, looking at famous royal images from history, Royal Central goes back to 1952 and the moment the world first saw Elizabeth II after her sudden accession to the throne on the death of her father, King George VI.
The Image:Queen Elizabeth II…
Flowers are being laid on the grave of George VI at Windsor today to mark the 67th anniversary of his death. The Queen’s father, who died in his sleep on February 6th 1952, is buried at St. George’s Chapel.
A wreath of seasonal flowers in yellow and regal…
The Queen ascended the throne 67 years ago today. She will mark the day, which is also the anniversary of her father’s death, privately at Sandringham in Norfolk.
Elizabeth II’s reign began at some point in the early hours of February 6th 1952 when King George VI passed away in his sleep. His death was discovered that morning when his valet went to wake him. The news that she was now…
Diana and Anne's relationship in spotlight as new TV show examines claims they didn't get along
5th February 2019
The relationship between Diana, Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal is in the spotlight again as a new series of programmes focused on the Queen’s family airs. The bond, or lack of one, between the two women was often discussed in the years before Diana’s death and…
The Prince of Wales has praised pupils who set up their own business selling eggs. Prince Charles wrote to the head girl of a school in Llandudno after being impressed at the way she and her classmates had made money from the hens they keep.
Eleven year old Maisie Millican…
The royal year is underway, and while January might not be the busiest month of them all, The Royal Family have been out and about as their 2019 diaries begin to fill. Royal Central has been taking a look at what they’ve been up to in January and how this royal year is starting to take shape.
First of all, a word on the numbers. We’ve totted up the total number of events listed for each member…
The Queen went on a walkabout after attending church in Norfolk as her Christmas break at Sandringham begins to draw to a close. She spoke to wellwishers as she attended Sunday service at church at West Newton which is on the Sandringham Estate.
The Queen, wearing a pale…
While a royal wedding dress might grab all the headlines with the almost obligatory tiara coming a close second, no set of regal nuptials would be complete without a bridal bouquet. We might not get round to admiring it until after our fourth discussion about the wedding…
Keeping up with Anne: snow and celebrations for the Princess Royal
2nd February 2019
The Princess Royal has brought the first month of the year to an end with another run of engagements. This week, Anne’s diary has seen her celebrate major milestones in equal rights and show her support for a new generation of entrepreneurs before stepping out in the snow for a special event. Here’s what the Princess Royal has done this week.
On Tuesday, January 29th Anne marked the…
