This year, Prince Richard, Duke of
Gloucester is celebrating his 80th birthday. His name is perhaps
more familiar than his face for, despite over five decades of life
on the royal frontline, the duke remains as discreet as he is
dutiful. Prince Richard was born 26 August 1944 at St Matthew’s
Nursing Home in Northampton. Prince Richard’s father, Henry, Duke
of Gloucester the third…
The tiara given to a royal bride who became a record breaking duchess
22nd August 2024
When a confident, charming young woman
agreed to marry the son of a king and queen, she was determined to
do things her own way, Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott refused to
wear white for her wedding but once she was married to Prince
Henry, Duke of Gloucester, she presented…
Prince Andrew's future at Royal Lodge in the spotlight again as King Charles changes security arrangements
21st August 2024
The ongoing debate about whether the Duke
of York will continue to live at one of the most famous houses on
the Windsor estate, Royal Lodge, appears to have entered a new
phase. The Sun on Sunday reports King Charles will not renew the
contract for his younger…
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, has a
reputation as the busiest of all royals and it’s not hard to see
why. Her profile perhaps matches that of The King and Queen
themselves. The Princess has helped pull the family together since
day one and remains an integral part of the House of Windsor. Anne
Elizabeth Alice Louise was born on 15 August 1950 at Clarence
House, the second child and…
Princess Beatrice, the elder daughter of
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York has been
the subject of a debate about working royals for years. But in
2024, with health issues changing the face of the Royal Family for
several months, the question of whether…
King Charles goes into battle with another fountain pen and comes out smiling
1st August 2024
Many may recall when King Charles first
ascended the throne and he went viral for a few mishaps with pens
while signing documents. The King has now made a quip about his
travails with fountain pens as he arrived in Scotland ahead of his
summer break. His Majesty paid…
The Queen Victoria Emerald Tiara was
designed by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria.
Thetiarawas made by court jewelers under his supervision in 1845.
According to records, the Prince took a key interest in the
re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond in 1852 after it arrived in
England from India. The Duke of Wellington also became involved in
the project. A few…
Many were happy to see the Princess of
Wales arrive at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to
watch the men’s singles finals match at Wimbledon. Her attendance
marked her only second official public appearance this year after
undergoing major abdominal…
How sport showcases are bringing Prince George and Princess Charlotte on to the public stage
16th July 2024
Prince George and Princess Charlotte have
shown again that they are following in mum and dad’s footsteps with
strong support for sport. The Prince and Princess of Wales have
been regulars at many sporting events throughout the years and now
their children are carrying…
He was the fifth son and the youngest of
the six children of King George V and Queen Mary and, briefly, a
star of the Royal Family. Now, over a century on from his life, his
story continues to fascinate. Royal Central looks at the story of
Prince John, the forgotten son of the House of Windsor. Prince John
was born at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate on 12 July 1905.
Much of his early…
