5 April 1863:
On this day in 1863, Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine was born at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. She was the daughter of Princess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She was married to Prince Louis of Battenberg and had four children, two of whom were Princess Alice of Greece and Denmark – the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – and Lord…
1 March 1955:
On this day in 1955, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence was born in Camberwell, England. The former equerry to Queen Elizabeth II married The Princess Royal on 12 December 1992 after her divorce from Captain Mark Phillips.
5 March 1133:
On this day in 1133…
There are many names that are considered unlucky by some, and in royal circles this is something they wish to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings on during their reigns, Royal Central is taking a look at the history behind some such monikers, and why it…
Many names are considered unlucky by some and in royal circles, unlucky names are something ruling dynasties wish to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings-on during their reigns, Royal Central is looking at the history behind such monikers.
For such a popular name, it is surprising that there have only been two kings with the name Charles; however, to say they both had…
40 facts about Princess Margaret on the anniversary of her death
9th February 2021
On February 9, 2002, Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon died at the age of 71 from a stroke. Royal Central rounds up some of the most interesting facts about The Queen’s younger sister.
She was going to be called Ann Margaret, but her grandfather, King George V…
There are many names that some consider unlucky and in royal circles this is something various ruling dynasties have wished to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings on during their reigns, Royal Central is taking a look at the history behind some such…
5 February 1999
On this day in 1999, Arthur Chatto – son of Lady Sarah and Daniel Chatto – was born in London. Princess Margret’s grandson formally acted as a Page of Honour for his great -aunt, Queen Elizabeth II. The royal attended Eton College and now studies at The University of Edinburgh.
6 February 1665:
On this day in 1665, Queen Anne was born at St James’s Palace…
Royal Central is continuing its series which takes a look at the history of several royal residences. Read on to learn more about the Scottish home where Prince Charles had to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Where is it located?
Birkhall is one of the…
Where is it located?
Windsor Castle is located in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, England. The site occupies 13 acres of land and features a fortification, a palace and a small town. It is perhaps most recognisable by the castle’s Round Tower.
When was it built…
There are only a handful of Christmases that The Queen has not celebrated at Sandringham, 2020 being amongst them. Learn more about the main house on Her Majesty’s estate in Norfolk.
Where is it located?
Sandringham House is located in the Parish of Sandringham in Norfolk in the East of England. The Grade II property is set in 20,000 acres in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding…
