Lydia Starbuck, Editor in Chief, Royal Central

Queen Camilla sums up royal history as she speaks in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century

19th April 2026

Everyone’s talking about Queen Elizabeth II. As the centenary of her birth approaches, there has been a sudden shift towards telling her story. The King has announced who will write the authorised biography of the late Queen. And just hours after Anna Keay was confirmed as the person charged with telling one of the greatest royal stories of all, another appraisal of an historic life and reign…

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Royal Ascot has just brought in a style twist and the Princess of Wales has already set the pace

By Lydia Starbuck

17th April 2026

It’s one of the biggest royal fashion guessing games of the year but it might be easier to win this time round. Every summer, royal watchers and fashion pundits alike enjoy predicting what colour royal women will wear as they head to Royal Ascot, one of the stand out…

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The Duchess of Edinburgh sends powerful message on conflict and talks of ''the most horrendous human cost on the planet''

By Lydia Starbuck

16th April 2026

The Duchess of Edinburgh has called for an end to an ongoing war which has left millions of people in need of humanitarian support. Sophie joined an event in London focused on the impact of the conflict in Sudan which has seen 30 million people need aid. The…

Belgium

Princess turns 18 as palace shares portraits marking the milestone

By Lydia Starbuck

16th April 2026

A princess has turned eighteen with her country’s royal family sharing special details of what’s proved to be a double celebration. Princess Eleonore of Belgium, the youngest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, reaches the milestone on April 16. As the day began, the Belgian royal palace released three new portraits of the princess, who is fourth in line to her country’s…

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Queen Mary of Denmark seen in public for first time since death of father and her royal family make special gestures to her grief

By Lydia Starbuck

16th April 2026

Queen Mary of Denmark has made her first public appearance since the death of her father. Mary joined her royal family in Copenhagen as they marked the birthday of Queen Margrethe. The father of Queen Mary, John Dalgleish Donaldson, died at the weekend in his hometown…

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Poignant joint tribute from the Princess of Wales and Princess Anne revealed

By Lydia Starbuck

16th April 2026

A poignant joint tribute by the Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal has been revealed. The two women will lead royal representation at the ANZAC Day events in London, paying tribute to those from Australia and New Zealand who lost their lvices in war. Princess…

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New details of King Charles and Queen Camilla's State Visit to the US revealed and it contains a moment of history

By Lydia Starbuck

14th April 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s State Visit to the US will include a truly historic moment. Charles III will become the first King of the United Kingdom to address Congress. Queen Elizabeth II was the first British Monarch to address a joint meeting and her son will become the second. It will be part of a significant time in Washington which will include a glittering…

British Royals

New stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II begin final countdown to centenary of her birth

By Lydia Starbuck

14th April 2026

The final countdown to the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II is under way and brand new stamps have been released to mark the special anniversary. Royal Mail have launched eight stamps commemorating the life and reign of Elizabeth II, shown to the public for the first time…

The Netherlands

King and Queen of the Netherlands are first royal visitors to the White House in a busy month

By Lydia Starbuck

14th April 2026

There will be plenty of kings in the official home of the US President this month and the Dutch monarch was the first to cross the threshold. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, along with Queen Maxima, was welcomed to the White House by Donald Trump as they began…

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These are the historic royal tiaras Queen Camilla can't wear during her State Visit to the USA

By Lydia Starbuck

13th April 2026

With just weeks to go until King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to head to the US for a State Visit, final preparations are being made. The trip is expected to include a State Banquet, the only moment during the trip that The Queen could wear a tiara. However, two historic jewels are already out of the reckoning and one has symbolic ties to the UK’s relationship with President Donald…

Lydia Starbuck

Queen Camilla sums up royal history as she speaks in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century

Royal Ascot has just brought in a style twist and the Princess of Wales has already set the pace

The Duchess of Edinburgh sends powerful message on conflict and talks of ''the most horrendous human cost on the planet''

Princess turns 18 as palace shares portraits marking the milestone

Queen Mary of Denmark seen in public for first time since death of father and her royal family make special gestures to her grief

Poignant joint tribute from the Princess of Wales and Princess Anne revealed

New details of King Charles and Queen Camilla's State Visit to the US revealed and it contains a moment of history

New stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II begin final countdown to centenary of her birth

King and Queen of the Netherlands are first royal visitors to the White House in a busy month

These are the historic royal tiaras Queen Camilla can't wear during her State Visit to the USA

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