British Royals

The day the Queen Mother died and the newsreader who announced the story

Peter Sissons, who worked on some of the biggest royal stories of the 20th and 21st centuries in his role as a leading newscaster, has died. He was 77. Peter Sissons, who was well know for his roles with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 during his long career, passed away after a short illness. His most high profile involvement with royal stories came in 2002 when he was working the BBC on the…
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Royalty among the mourners at Jacques Chirac's funeral

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg were among the leaders paying their tributes to the former President of France, Jacques Chirac, at his funeral in Paris today. The Earl of Wessex and Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark were also among the mourners at the service which took place at Saint-Sulpice Church. Joachim and Marie were representing his mother, Queen…
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The Royal Central Podcast: are we turning the royals into puppets?

This week’s podcast is all about happy news and serious questions. Our Deputy Editor, Brittani Barger, shares her thoughts on a revealing interview by one of Europe’s most popular princesses while our Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, reveals what it was like to see some of the most poignant royal events of recent times up close and personal. Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck, discusses the…
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The Sussexes

The Sussexes in Southern Africa: Day Five Diary

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reach the mid point of their visit to southern Africa, we can expect to see one of the most special moments of the whole tour. On day five, the Duke of Sussex is in Angola where he will walk in the footsteps of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Here’s what to expect from the Sussexes in southern Africa. Continuing Diana’s Work The Duke of…
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