There are hundreds of countries, states and territories which have been visited by members of the Royal Family, but there are few which hold a special and long-lasting place in their hearts.
Kenya is one country which has acted as a polaroid for key royal events for several years and is, therefore, remembered fondly.
The most memorable link between the royals and Kenya is that it is where…
Richard III movie starring Steve Coogan to start filming next year
6th September 2020
Films about historical Kings and Queens are not unique as there are so many that exist. They usually showcase a monarch’s greatest achievements or their most tragic shortcomings, such as wars and crusades.
A new movie about Richard III is set to begin filming in 2021…
The Royal Family famously support hundreds of charities and organisations every year through their patronages and recognition of their causes. Several royals are remembered for their work with one or two particular foundations due to the public impact, and here is a list of…
How do they compare? A look at British and European royal funding
1st September 2020
The idea of royalty is magic itself. The crowns. The power. The money. But is it all that it is built up to be? What if you could decide? How would the world be different today if the royal families had never existed?
On average, the British Royal Family cost the taxpayer £43 million a year, with them being estimated at a net worth of £383 million as a collective. Individually, they each…
As we begin another month, Royal Central takes a look at some of September’s most memorable royal moments:
1 September 1878:
On this day in 1878, Princess Alexandra of Saxe Coburg and Gotha was born in Germany to Prince Alfred, Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha and…
Diana was an influential figure the world over and brought light to some of the most controversial subjects, from AIDS/HIV to landmines and homelessness. Unfortunately, she only lived to the age of 36, so here is a fact to mark each year of Diana’s short life.
As a…
It was recently announced that the statue being designed to honour Diana, Princess of Wales will be installed on what would be Diana’s 60th birthday next year. This is the first joint venture by both her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry since it was reported that they had drifted apart.
The statue was commissioned by her sons back in 2017 to “recognise her positive impact”. The…
On 21 August 1930, one of the most famous royal stories of the 20th century began with the birth of Princess Margaret. The Princess lived an eventful life and died in 2002. On what would have been her 90th birthday, Royal Central rounds ups some of the most fascinating facts…
It might be the height of summer but August has plenty of royal history within its 31 days. From birthdays to wedding anniversaries to coronations, here are some of the most famous royal August anniversaries.
August 4, 1981
On this day in 1981 Meghan, the Duchess of…
