As Hallowe’en approaches, ghost stories abound. The nights are drawing in, darkness is falling and amidst the swirling mists of late autumn evenings come tales of mystery. This Hallowe’en, Royal Central is taking a look at some of the best known tales of regal ghosts and today we turn to the time of the Tudors and the sad story of a teenage queen, Catherine Howard whose downfall began…
Female MPs from across the political spectrum have sent an open letter to the Duchess of Sussex, criticising some of the media treatment she has received. The 72 parliamentarians told Meghan that they fully support her attempts to challenge unfair press coverage around her…
The Royal Central Podcast: do monarchies need to modernise more?
29th October 2019
On this week’s Royal Central podcast, Deputy Editor Brittani Barger argues in favour of modernising monarchies as she gives her take on the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Naruhito in Japan. And Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, and Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck…
It had been billed as a possible moment for the the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex to be seen side by side for the first time since the recent round of speculation about their brotherly bond. Both were tipped to make the trip to Japan for the Rugby World Cup final if Wales had joined England in the showdown match.
However, Wales were beaten in the last four by South Africa on Sunday.
It’s puzzled historians for centuries but now one of the pressing questions hanging over one of the most famous royal artefacts in the world has an answer. And it sheds a new light on the reign of the king it celebrates, William the Conqueror.
The conquest that gave…
Princess Elisabeth's coming of age to be broadcast live on Belgian TV
22nd October 2019
The first woman to be in line to rule Belgium in her own right will turn 18 later this week and her big moment will be shared across her country. For the coming of age celebrations of Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant will be broadcast live on Belgian TV.
The…
'Together in eternity': the touching royal tribute for Romania's Queen Mother from her family
22nd October 2019
Helen, Queen Mother of Romania has been reburied in her adopted country. Her family led tributes at reburial in the new Archdiocesan and Royal Cathedral with a series of ceremonies marking the event across the weekend. And as Helen was laid to rest next to her son, King Michael, their relatives marked the occasion with a special message ”from today, together in eternity”.
Helen had…
There are plenty of people in the UK right now who have been hoping for a break from Brexit in the papers. They’ve just got their wish as a royal story dominates the front pages and beyond of the latest editions of both broadsheets and tabloids. Reports that the Duke…
Harry and Meghan: 5 things we learned from their African Journey
21st October 2019
Their concerns over their health and future happiness have grabbed all the headlines and rightly so. As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened up to ITV’s ‘Harry and Meghan: an African Journey’, the insight they shed on how scrutiny is impacting on them has…
The Duchess of Sussex on the pressures around her: ''it's not enough just to survive''
20th October 2019
The Duchess of Sussex has spoken of the impact the pressures of joining the Royal Family have had on her. In an interview with the ITV programme ‘Harry and Meghan: An African Journey”, the duchess said that she had been taken aback by the scrutiny her every move had come under from the tabloid press in the UK and hinted that she wouldn’t tolerate her situation not changing in the…
