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…
The Duke of Cambridge, president of
BAFTA, has made a visit to mark the re-opening of its central
London headquarters and to learn how the newly refurbished building
will help increase support to the British television and film
industry. The Academy provides young people…
The Queen sends message of condolence to the King of Tonga after devastating tsunami
21st January 2022
Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message
of condolence to the King of Tonga, His Majesty Tupou VI following
a deadly tsunami. In the statement released by Buckingham Palace,
The Queen wrote: “I am shocked and saddened by the impact of the
volcanic eruption and…
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…
Artist who created modern image of The Queen to be celebrated in London Exhibition
18th January 2022
Mary Gillick, who modelled The Queen’s
head for coins in 1953, will take centre stage in a unique display
at the British Museum this summer. In-room 3 of the Asahi Shimbun
Displays, the exhibition will feature the life and work of sculptor
Mary Gillick (1881-1965)…
In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee, Historic Royal Palaces is asking for your
personal royal photos. Life Through a Royal Lens will feature some
of the most iconic royal photographs and will go on display
alongside a host of images providing…
Supporters of a British Republic seek to douse The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
14th January 2022
Campaigners aiming for the abolition of
the monarchy in the United Kingdom say they will launch a campaign
to become a republic in the run-up to celebrations to mark Her
Majesty’s 70 years on the throne. The 95-year-old Queen is the
world’s oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Her Majesty ascended
to the throne on 6 February 1952 after her father, King George VI
died. With her…
Prince Andrew settles £6.6m debt which will allow him to sell Swiss chalet
13th January 2022
The Duke of York has settled a £6.6m debt
with a French socialite, allowing him to sell a Swiss chalet as he
faces rising legal bills over the US sexual assault civil lawsuit
brought by Virginia Giuffre. Isabelle de Rouvre, 74, sold the
property to Andrew and Sarah…
On the 100th anniversary of the first
successful treatment with insulin, The Queen is marking the
anniversary with a special message. In a statement, Her Majesty
said: “On the 100th anniversary of the first successful treatment
with insulin, I send my warmest good…
On 9 January 1982, Royal Berkshire
Hospital in Reading would be the birthplace of one of the world’s
most recognised faces and the future Queen consort, the Duchess of
Cambridge. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal
Central is looking at the history behind the hospital. The Royal
Berkshire Hospital was opened in 1839 on the London Road land
donated by Henry Addington, 1st…
