This week on the Royal Central Podcast,
the debate is all about royal women. We ask whether royal women
today get enough credit for their work and take a look back at the
queens and princesses of the past to debate whether their
fascinating lives can ever be truly uncovered after centuries of
male dominated history. And do you count Jane Grey as a Queen of
England or an unlucky lady? Join Moniek…
The Duchess of Cambridge's personal social media post from Pakistan
20th October 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge has taken to
Instagram for her first personal post. She shared some of her
favourite photos of the time she spent at a children’s charity in
Lahore in the message which was signed ‘Catherine’. The Duchess of
Cambridge’s…
Spain's heir, Leonor, at Princess of Asturias Awards for first time
18th October 2019
The future queen of Spain has carried out
a major royal duty for the first time. Leonor, Princess of Asturias
has presented the Awards which bear her title and pledged her life
to the service of Spain. Leonor took centre stage at the prize
ceremony at the Campoamor…
In her first major speech, the heir to
the throne of Spain has pledged her ongoing service to her country
and all those living in it. Princess Leonor made her promise at the
Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo which she is overseeing for
the first time. Speaking confidently in front of a packed
auditorium, the thirteen year old royal said her title of Princess
of Asturias led her to a…
The heir to the Spanish throne has made
her first official appearance in the principality from which she
takes her title. Holding hands with her father, King Felipe VI,
Princess Leonor greeted the crowds that had turned out to see her
debut engagement in Asturias, the…
There were words of thanks, a gala
concert and a photo that will make every review of the royal year
going. The second day of the State Visit of the King and Queen of
the Belgians to Luxembourg saw them focus on some of the most vital
ties between the two countries. But it…
The Hereditary Grand Duchess of
Luxembourg took a central role in the latest stage of the Belgian
State Visit to her country. Princess Stephanie accompanied Queen
Mathilde to a series of events in place of Grand Duchess Maria
Teresa who is recovering from a knee operation. Stephanie and
Mathilde put the focus on education as Day Two of the State Visit
got under way. They headed to the Belval…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in
Lahore for the penultimate day of their visit to Pakistan. We’ll
get another glimpse of William and Kate being competitive at sport.
But the day will also be poignant for both as the Duke of Cambridge
follows in the footsteps of…
It’s been a busy week for Elizabeth II.
She’s opened Parliament, given the Queen’s Speech and helped mark a
major milestone for one of the most famous churches in the world.
And as it turns out, she’s also been leaving red roses for a
rather…
It’s a State Visit with a difference.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are making a three
day trip to Luxembourg. And while their agenda includes all the
usual State Visit attributes, including engagements linked to
stronger economic, social and cultural ties between the two
countries, this is also a family affair. For host, Grand Duke
Henri, is the Belgian king’s first…
