Prince & Princess of Wales

Princess Charlotte starts school

In the end, even the most confident child finds the first day at school a little daunting and Princess Charlotte was no exception. As the four year old arrived at Thomas’ School in Battersea for the start of her education there, she briefly tried to hide behind her mum, the Duchess of Cambridge before stepping out to greet her new teacher in front of an audience of cameras. [getty…
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Royal Pictures from History: George VI and War

”There may be dark days ahead…but we can only do the right as we see the right” The words of King George VI, spoken on this day in 1939, still hold a resonance. They were part of his historic broadcast made as Britain went to war with Nazi Germany. His…
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Where does Boris Johnson's decision leave the Queen?

Is it dangerous, just or what all government do? An affront to democracy, or bold and ambitious? The announcement that Boris Johnson has decided to bring a new Queen’s Speech before the Houses of Parliament, thus leading to the suspension of business at Westminster within days, has been greeted with surprise on all sides of the political divide. Plenty of reaction, much of it angry, has…
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The Royal Central Podcast

Welcome to a brand new Royal Central podcast. Every week, the team will be bringing you the latest news and debate on all things royal. This week, we’re chatting about the problems faced by the British Royal Family in what’s been a difficult month.
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A new insight into the love story of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

‘An angel whose brightness shall illume my life”. The passionate words of a young prince in love, written to the queen he had just been asked to marry, are among the many items shared on a new website celebrating the life and achievements of one of the most famous royals of all. On the 200th anniversary of the birth of Prince Albert, the Royal Collection Trust is launching a new…
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The Sussexes

The Duchess of Sussex shares build up to new project

The Duchess of Sussex paid a surprise visit to one of her patronages, SmartWorks, on Wednesday to share a special moment in the charity’s story. Meghan was on hand to see the photo shoot for the new capsule collection she’s helped create for the organisation. The duchess announced the initiative last month, explaining that she wanted to boost the work of the charity even further.
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