It will be a personal tribute to a very
public figure. The ceremonies marking the reburial of Helen, Queen
Mother of Romania later this month will put family at the heart of
the commemorations. Helen, who died in November 1982 in
Switzerland, was laid to rest in Lausanne as her royal family was
then banned from entering Romania. On October 18th 2019, her coffin
will be brought to her adopted…
The UK government has pledged £2 million
to help eradicate landmines following the visit of the Duke of
Sussex to Angola. Ministers said they would match the public
donations to an appeal in Zimbabwe to help destroy the weapons. The
move came after Prince Harry walked in…
The royal diary is filling up after the
summer break and autumn is bringing its own fair share of fresh
stories all about the past. Royal history continues to fascinate
and dominate with an eternally controversial king leading the way
this week. Here’s Royal…
The decision by the Duke of Sussex to
take legal action against two tabloids over phone hacking
allegations has made the front pages of many British papers this
Saturday. Harry’s move is the main story for several broadsheets as
the weekend gets under way. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday
evening that the Duke of Sussex is taking legal action against the
owners of The Sun and the…
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of
Luxembourg has become head of his country’s Scout movement,
following in the footsteps of his beloved grandfather, Jean, who
died earlier this year. And Guillaume took his promise in the
presence of the Honourary Chairman of the World…
Signed photographs of the newly crowned
Monarch and samples of the dress worn by Elizabeth II at her
Coronation are coming under the hammer. The items are part of a
rare collection of royal memorabilia that belonged to one of the
Queen’s former dressmakers. Ian…
For years, the symbols of the monarchy he
will one day lead lay hidden in its dark walls. Now Dunnottar
Castle has given up its treasure. But the heir to the throne still
paid it a visit as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
headed out on a day of engagements in Aberdeenshire. The Duke and
Duchess of Rothesay, as Charles and Camilla are known in Scotland,
arrived at the castle in…
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…
The Crown Princess of Denmark has been
appointed to her country’s Council of State. It means that from now
on, Crown Princess Mary can act as regent in Queen Margrethe’s
place, if necessary. Currently, the role of regent can be assumed
by Mary’s husband…
The visit of the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex to southern Africa comes to an end on October 2nd 2019. The
couple have a full diary in South Africa before they, along with
baby Archie, begin their journey home. Here’s Royal Central’s look
at what to expect from day ten of the Sussexes in southern Africa.
Looking to the future Harry and Meghan start day ten at a township
in…
