Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen sends birthday wishes to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

The Queen has this week paid tribute to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as they celebrating their 180th anniversary. Founded in April 1841 by a group of chemists and druggists, the society works to support and represent pharmacists and the profession. Less than a year after it was founded, the Society was granted a Royal Charter of Incorporation by Queen Victoria. In a note to the Society on…
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Features

Famous portrayals of Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, has inspired or been mentioned in several works over the years, including books, theatre, and opera. There has also been a number of films and TV shows in which Anne has been represented. With a new programme premiering soon on Channel 5 about Anne’s final months, Royal Central is looking at some of the stars who have brought her…
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The Edinburghs

The Earl and Countess of Wessex head to Somerset for day of engagements

As restrictions on everyday life continue to lift and the world starts to return to pre-pandemic levels, the Earl and Countess of Wessex headed to the West Country on Monday to visit a vaccination centre as their first stop on a day of engagements in Somerset. Their Royal Highnesses started the day at the Vaccination Centre at the Bath and West Showground, one of the country’s largest…
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King Charles III

Music in the forest for Prince Charles as his visit to Northern Ireland continues

For the final stop on day one of a two-day tour of Northern Ireland, Prince Charles visited Slieve Gullion Forest Park in County Armagh. During the engagement, the Prince took the time to learn how the park operates to reduce erosion on traditional stonework. He also learned how local trade is supported by buying sheeps’ wool to create fleeces to underlay the footpaths. [getty…
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