As Royal Central continues to look back on the iconic looks from The Queen’s reign, we turn to the famous outfit she wore at the Investiture of the Prince of Wales.
On 26 July 1958 Prince Charles, The Queen’s eldest son, was made the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester by letters patent. |However, his investiture did not take place until 1 July 1969 at Caernarfon Castle. Watched by…
The Queen's Reign in Jewels: Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara
31st March 2022
While Queen Mary was known to be a magpie with a large jewellery collection, her mother-in-law also had a strong collection of her own. And amongst the most famous pieces is the gem now known as Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara.
In 1888, the then Prince and Princess of…
The Queen has access to countless impressive tiaras, many that we know of and more that we don’t. However, one of her most worn and most beloved tiaras is “Granny’s Tiara”, also known as Queen Mary’s Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
Lady Eve…
How royals use soft diplomacy to voice their support for Ukraine
10th March 2022
Diplomats refer to it as “soft diplomacy” – the art of saying things without actually uttering a single word. Another definition is of it is “saying without saying”.
On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Media around the world have covered the facts, and have talked about the humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding by the hour. Over 2 million people have…
Fashion Focus: When Kate met Mary, two fashion favourites
25th February 2022
Earlier this week the Duchess of Cambridge carried out her first overseas visit of the year with a working visit to Denmark on behalf of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. As she met up with Crown Princess Mary and the two are fashion plates in royal circles…
Blue is the colour for The Queen ahead of her Platinum Jubilee
6th February 2022
In the two appearances leading up to her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen has made a strong sartorial choice and worn blue for both of her outings.
The Queen has worn the rainbow’s worth of colours throughout her reign, specifically choosing to wear bright colours to…
Kate at 40: The style evolution of the future Queen Consort
8th January 2022
In 2001, Kate Middleton was just a young woman from Reading who was studying the History of Art at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. It was here where she met her future husband, Prince William. Since her relationship with the future King first became public knowledge, we’ve seen the now Duchess of Cambridge’s style change drastically over the years. From a university student…
Royal Jeweller Garrard at centre of new Kensington Palace exhibition
18th November 2021
In a new exhibition at Kensington Palace, the popular royal jeweller Garrard is taking centre stage in a new display in the palace’s jewel room. The exhibit is set to explore the relationship between the famed jeweller and the British Royal Family over time.
Garrard…
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara: an iconic royal jewel
17th November 2021
The Queen has numerous tiaras to choose from for formal occasions. However, there are a few that she turns to again and again. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is one of those pieces, and even features in the first portraits taken during her reign.
Queen…
The iconic outfit from The Queen's Silver Jubilee
17th November 2021
Outfits worn by The Queen to mark her Silver, Gold, and Diamond Jubilees will be on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland next year, and one of The Queen’s most iconic and divisive looks will feature prominently.
The Platinum Jubilee Display will display The Queen’s Silver Jubilee dress and hat as part of the upcoming display. The bubble-gum pink dress was designed by one of…