British RoyalsHistoryInsight

40 facts about Princess Margaret on the anniversary of her death

By
9th February 2021
On February 9, 2002, Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon died at the age of 71 from a stroke. Royal Central rounds up some of the most interesting facts about The Queen’s younger sister. She was going to be called Ann Margaret, but her grandfather, King George V vetoed the name, Ann. In the end, she was named Margaret Rose.When she was born, her christening was delayed so she wouldn’t be…
Read more
FeaturesHistoryInsightPalaces & Buildings

Which queens are buried at Westminster Abbey?

By
30th January 2021
We’ve looked at the kings who are buried at Westminster Abbey, now let’s take a look at the queens (both regnant and consort) who are buried there, too. Edith of Wessex As consort to Edward the Confessor, Edith of Wessex’s tenure lasted from 1045 to 1066, upon the death of her husband. Unusual for the time period, Edith was a crowned queen, but sadly, the marriage produced no…
Read more
British RoyalsHistoryInsight

The personal papers of Queen Victoria's father now available online

By
16th January 2021
Through The Royal Collection Trust, the papers of Queen Victoria’s father, Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn are now available online. More than 1,000 documents make up the collection ranging from account records and lesson books to personal and official correspondence. Prince Edward Augustus was born 2 November 1767 at Buckingham House. The fourth son and fifth child of George III and…
Read more
British RoyalsFeaturesHistoryHistoryInsightInterestsPalaces & BuildingsPrince & Princess of WalesThe GloucestersThe Kents

Royal Residences: A brief history of Kensington Palace

By
31st December 2020
Where is it located? Kensington Palace is still the capital city residence of many British royals to this day. The site is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? Before it was transformed into a grand royal residence, Kensington Palace was originally a two storey Jacobean mansion which had…
Read more