The last major Windsor wedding of the
20th century became something of a turning point for The Queen and
her family. It wasn’t just that this royal celebration was more
informal and more relaxed than the spectacular ceremonial of
previous royal marriages. The wedding of the Earl and Countess of
Wessex, on June 19th 1999, seemed to mark a change in direction
following a tumultuous decade that had…
Every picture tells its own story. In
this occasional series, Royal Central looks at some of the most
interesting regal images ever taken and today, it’s time to go to
Ascot. The meeting, which takes place every June at the famous
racecourse just down the road from Windsor…
The Queen joined by Royal Family for the
traditional ceremony The Order of the Garter ceremony has taken
place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The Queen invested King
Felipe of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands as
Supernumerary Knights ahead of the service as well as formally
welcoming Lord Salisbury and Dame Mary Peters as a Knight and Lady
Companion respectively. There…
The traditional Order of the Garter
service is taking place in Windsor this afternoon with all four of
the Queen’s children taking part. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of
York, the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal, who are all
members of the Order, have joined…
The Queen invests King Felipe and King Willem-Alexander as Supernumerary Knights of the Order of the Garter
17th June 2019
The King of Spain and the King of the
Netherlands have been invested as supernumerary Knights of the
Garter by the Queen at Windsor Castle. Their official welcome to
the ancient Order of the Garter came just ahead of the traditional
procession and service at St. George’s…
The Duchess of Cambridge has urged
everyone to make the most of the time they have with their families
as she penned an emotional letter of support for Children’s Hospice
Week. Kate, who is patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice,
spoke of her admiration for those caring for families facing what
she called ”the toughest of futures” and called on people to thank
those who help parents…
As the crowds began to take their places
in Windsor ahead of the 2019 Order of the Garter procession and
ceremony, the royals involved in this year’s event took to social
media to share some behind the scenes details. From the stunning
setting for a very regal meeting to…
The Order of the Garter ceremony will see
two new royal knights join the procession for the first time. King
Felipe VI of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
will be invested at Windsor following their recent appointments to
the order. The Queen made King…
Women, peace and security dominate agenda
of closely guarded trip The Countess of Wessex is making an
official visit to Lebanon. It is the first such trip by a member of
the British Royal Family to the country. Sophie had already arrived
in Lebanon when news of her visit was announced. The details were
kept secret for security reasons. As the Countess of Wessex arrived
in the country, the UK…
