The Princess Royal has officially inaugurated the new Sea Cadets Port Edgar Boat Station in Edinburgh’s Port Edgar Marina.
The Princess, who serves as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, had a chance to meet with cadets and watch them as they paraded and got out on the water. The cadets took part in various activities including sailing, boating, rowing, and other paddlesport activities. More…
When you think of 70 years on the throne, you probably think of all the royal milestones and memorable moments during that time. But another way to think of 70 years on the throne is to think of all the history that happened outside the palace. For example, the invention of…
The Queen's Reign in Style Moments: The Investiture of the Prince of Wales
2nd April 2022
As Royal Central continues to look back on the iconic looks from The Queen’s reign, we turn to the famous outfit she wore at the Investiture of the Prince of Wales.
On 26 July 1958 Prince Charles, The Queen’s eldest son, was made the Prince of Wales and Earl…
The Queen has made history countless times throughout her 70-year reign and 17 October 1980 was no exception. On that day, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican.
The historic visit was seen as a historic opportunity to forge relations between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. Her Majesty was accompanied by her husband, the…
When I read about Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. It’s advertised as “the world’s first-ever walk-through documentary experience,” and to be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what it meant. As…
In 1977, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne.
Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days” which coincided with The…
The William vs Kate rivalry returns as they take to the waters in The Bahamas
26th March 2022
As their first royal tour of the Caribbean wraps up, the friendly rivalry between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned during a sailing regatta in the choppy waters of the Bahamas.
Braving the rain, the Duke and Duchess headed to Montagu Beach for one of the country’s first sailing regattas since the global health crisis began. William and Kate cheered on young sailors from the…
During a visit to Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau, the Duchess of Cambridge got candid about the pain many people have felt when separating from their loved ones during the global health crisis.
It has been a little over two years since the coronavirus pandemic…
Bob Marley and the Duke: Prince William's many references to the reggae star during his visit to Jamaica
25th March 2022
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge travel on their first royal tour of the Caribbean, their itinerary has taken them to Trench Town, Kingston – the birthplace of reggae music.
The Duke and Duchess headed to the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, the former home of…
A trip down memory lane for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during military event in Jamaica
25th March 2022
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their first royal tour of the Caribbean, many might recognise a moment the couple shared from a similar event during a royal tour in 1953.
On their final morning in Jamaica, the Duke and Duchess attended a special military parade for service members from across the Caribbean. The members had recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy’s…
