Diana Frances Spencer was born 1 July
1961 at Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk. She was the fourth of
five children of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances
Spencer, Viscountess Althorp (née Roche.) While many know of Diana
and her early years, many might not know much about her parents. In
honour of her 60th birthday, Royal Central looks at who John and
Frances were and how they had ties…
Royal Wedding Rewind: Prince Michael of Kent and Marie Christine von Reibnitz
30th June 2021
On 30 June 1978, Prince Michael of Kent,
the younger brother the Duke of Kent, wed Baroness Marie Christine
von Reibnitz. Michael is the paternal first cousin of Queen
Elizabeth II, and Marie Christine is of German, Austrian and
Hungarian noble descent. She is the only…
Diana, 60 Years: The story behind the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales
29th June 2021
On 1 July, in honour of what would have
been her 60th birthday, Prince William and Prince Harry will reveal
a statue of their late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. William
and Harry commissioned the statue in 2017 for the 20th anniversary
of Diana’s death. Because of…
Prince Harry arrives at Frogmore Cottage ahead of statue unveiling next week
25th June 2021
Prince Harry arrived at Frogmore Cottage
Friday afternoon to begin a five-day isolation ahead of the
unveiling of a statue of his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales
next Thursday. The Duke of Sussex landed in time to serve out his
‘amber list’ quarantine at his former Windsor home. According to
the UK Government, the United States is currently on the amber list
meaning before you…
Conservative MP starts campaign calling for portrait of The Queen to be displayed in every home
25th June 2021
Conservative MP Joy Morrissey plans to
write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as part of an initiative to
get a portrait of The Queen in “every home, company, and
institution that would like one.” Morrissey, MP for Beaconsfield in
Buckinghamshire, launched the…
Prince George was told that he would one day be King on his seventh birthday
24th June 2021
On 22 July, Prince George of Cambridge
will turn eight years old. While he might be learning more about
who his family is, he’s already been told what lies ahead for his
future, he will one day be king. A royal author claims George’s
parents, the Duke and…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
24th June 2021
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales and
Duchess of Cornwall visited The Theatre Royal Drury Lane to learn
about the theatre’s restoration by its owner, Lord Andrew Lloyd
Webber, and his wife, Lady Madeleine Lloyd Weber. Upon arrival, the
Prince and Duchess were greeted by Lord and Lady Lloyd Webber, who
gave the royal couple a tour of the theatre. Their Royal Highnesses
then met with the…
Investitures back as Prince of Wales hands out honours at St James's Palace
24th June 2021
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales held
the first group investiture ceremony at St James’s Place since the
pandemic began. The Prince honoured 32 recipients from across the
UK, recognising them for their outstanding achievements, personal
bravery, and services to the UK…
Today, Birgitte, the Duchess of
Gloucester, will celebrate her 75th birthday. A Danish member of
the British Royal Family, Birgitte is married to Prince Richard,
the Duke of Gloucester, who is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth
II. Together the couple has three children…
On 19 June 1999, Prince Edward, the
youngest son of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, married Sophie
Rhys-Jones at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The two had met at a
tennis event in 1993. They announced their engagement on 6 January
1999. Edward proposed to Sophie with a two-carat oval diamond
flanked by two heart-shaped gemstones set in 18 carat white gold.
The ring was made by Asprey…
