British Royals

The latest royal bride to be has a sparkling engagement ring with nods to the regal links of her groom

In a moment where romance meets legacy, Peter Phillips—Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild—has proposed to Harriet Sperling, an NHS paediatric nurse, with a ring that’s steeped in symbolism. Unveiled in a sunlit photograph released with their engagement announcement, the jewel captures both personal sentiment and regal tradition. The ring, chosen from the esteemed Mayfair…
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Royal nickname revealed in sweet birthday message

A sweet nickname shared by royals has been revealed as a princess took to social media to wish another a happy birthday. Princess Eugenie headed online to share her very best with her big sister, Princess Beatrice, as she marked a special day. And, just like all little sisters everywhere, Eugenie managed to add a potential sibling cringe moment. Her special message revealed a nickname she…
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The tragic queen who was also the forgotten Princess of Wales

Anne Neville is most often remembered as the tragic queen consort of Richard III. But before she wore the English crown, she held a title now largely forgotten: Princess of Wales. Her short and politically fraught marriage to Edward of Westminster, the only son of Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou, placed her at the heart of one of the bloodiest and most turbulent chapters of the Wars of the…
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The Scottish titles of the Royal Family

While many of the Windsors are known by English titles, several have Scottish honours to their name as well. Here, Royal Central looks at the Scottish titles held by some of its most high profile members. Prince William’s many Scottish titles The Prince of Wales…
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Mother of a king but never queen herself: the intriguing story of Joan of Kent, the royal who defied conventions

On the 7th of August, 1385, Joan of Kent, Princess of Wales and Countess of Kent, passed away at Wallingford Castle. Her death marked the end of a remarkable life woven through scandal, devotion, and dynastic politics. Known to her contemporaries as “the Fair Maid of Kent,” Joan was more than a figure of beauty; she was the mother of a future king, the consort of one of England’s most…
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