As part of her role as the Royal College
of Midwives (RCM) Patron, The Princess Royal kicked off the month
of April with a visit to Inverurie’s Community Maternity Unit
(ICMU) at NHS Grampian. Her Royal Highness was given a tour of the
facility and met with midwives, healthcare support workers, and
families. That tour included a stop at the Day Assessment Unit, the
Scanning Room, and one…
The Princess Royal has officially opened
the new operational hub of The British Horse Society (BHS) in
Stirling. The Princess, who is vice-patron of the society, unveiled
a plaque to commemorate the opening. Based at the Stirling
Agricultural Centre, the centre is also…
During a visit to Eden, Prince Charles
toured Tebay to meet the team behind the award-winning motorway
services. The Prince was introduced to Sarah Dunning OBE, chair of
Westmorland Family Limited, which owns Tebay Services. He then
visited the butchery department and met…
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…
