How pleased was I to see the fabulously
floral, frilled fashion statement worn by Princess Anne to the
Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana brought to life in all its gaudy
glory for the new season of The Crown? Very, that’s how much, for
not only is the outfit worn by actress Erin Doherty for the
dramatic retelling of the most famous royal wedding of them all a
pretty accurate recreation, it’s…
It’s the one outfit everyone wanted to
see in Season Four of hit TV show, The Crown. The wedding dress
worn by Lady Diana Spencer for her marriage to the Prince of Wales
has been brought to life and we’ve now got our first glimpse of it
on actress, Emma Corrin, who takes…
It’s become one of the most popular
history shows on British TV, helping its young viewers to learn all
about the past while enjoying themselves. And one of the ways that
‘Horrible Histories’ manages that is by its clever use of music.
Here, Royal Central…
Our editorial team has put together their
favourite nonfiction books on the royals as suggestions for our
readers. Find out their picks below! Kristin Contino, Chief
Reporter The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly: The Queen’s
dresser was given unprecedented permission to write this book, full
of gorgeous, behind-the-scenes photos of The Queen’s wardrobe. I
really enjoyed…
Helen Mirren – Queen Elizabeth II Mirren,
73, played Queen Elizabeth in ‘The Queen’ (2006), ultimately
winning her the best actress Oscar at the 2007 Academy Awards. She
hilariously quipped in her acceptance speech; “Elizabeth Windsor
has maintained her…
Prince Philip's 100th birthday could be the excuse for a party everyone needs right now
23rd September 2020
The first day of autumn in the UK is a
strange one this year. The sun is shining brightly, the thermometer
is high, there are more people in the streets than in weeks. Yet
behind the feel of summer is the growing awareness that as the days
shorten and the weather changes…
Opinion: ''Hold Still'' is one of the Duchess of Cambridge's most important projects
15th September 2020
I wasn’t even 20 portraits in before my
eyes had welled up. Hold Still, a digital photographic exhibition
put together by The Duchess of Cambridge and the National Portrait
Gallery, has given us a glimpse of hope in a dark time. Of strength
and spirit and how we came together while we stayed apart. In my
opinion, this may be one of the most important projects the Duchess
of Cambridge has…
How do they compare? A look at British and European royal funding
1st September 2020
The idea of royalty is magic itself. The
crowns. The power. The money. But is it all that it is built up to
be? What if you could decide? How would the world be different
today if the royal families had never existed? On average, the
British Royal Family cost the taxpayer…
King Juan Carlos I of Spain was once so
popular that his approval ratings were the envy of royal Europe.
Now, he is spending summer in exile after leaving the country he
once ruled under a cloud as allegations about his financial affairs
continued. His departure has caused…
Queen Elizabeth II is NOT the Queen of England – is it so hard to get it right?
28th July 2020
I am a bit of a stickler for correct
usage of styles and titles. So it is a bit of a pet peeve of mine
when these are used improperly. The main one that bugs me is
calling Elizabeth II, Queen of England. That bothers me because
“Queen of England” is not her correct title! Her correct title,
simplified here, is Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland. England has not…
