Queen Elizabeth II

Commemorative bubbly on sale in honour of Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Collection Trust is selling sparkling wine to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The vintage sparkling wine is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier made exclusively from hand-picked fruit grown on vineyards in Kent and West Sussex. Gold in colour, the wine has aromas of rich and honeyed citrus fruit, hints of sweet spices, and white…
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Palaces & BuildingsThe Yorks

Northern Ireland's Parliament to no longer fly flag for Prince Andrew's birthday

Northern Ireland’s Parliament will no longer fly a flag in honour of Prince Andrew’s birthday on 19 February. The union flag was set to be flown at Stormont next week to mark Andrew’s 62nd birthday. Instead, the flag will be flown on 1 July to mark the Battle of the Somme anniversary. During the World War I battle in 1916, British and French forces launched a frontal attack…
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Features

The royals who attended the last Beijing Olympics

The upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will look much different than when the city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics. Besides the main difference between the Summer and Winter Games, this year, the world is still in a global health crisis creating many changes such as a limit to who can attend the games. With the opening ceremonies upon us, Royal Central is looking back at the royal presence…
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HistoryPalaces & Buildings

The royal connection to London's Foundling Hospital

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked their first official engagement of 2022 at the Foundling Museum, which highlights and tells the story of the 18th-century Foundling Hospital, the U.K.’s first children’s charity. With the Duchess now patron of the museum, Royal Central is taking a look at its royal connection that dates back centuries. Founded by the philanthropic sea captain…
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