He created some of the most famous royal
looks of the 20th century and he’s still producing talked about
style picks. Sir Norman Hartnell was already a sought after wedding
dress designer when he was first commissioned to produce a bridal
outfit by the House of Windsor. Over eight decades on, and long
after his own death, he was responsible for another famous royal
marriage look. On the 85th…
History of Royal Titles: Why are male heirs to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?
28th October 2020
Aside from the historically important
position of king or queen, the title of ‘The Prince of Wales’ has
existed for the longest time. It originated in approximately 1223
when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by the English King
Henry III. Royal Central is taking…
He was the man who created the most
iconic images of her reign, designing outfits literally fit for a
Queen. Norman Hartnell was Elizabeth II’s go to designer for many
of the major moments of her time as heir to the throne and young
Monarch. And he first dressed the record…
There have been six Dukes of Gloucester
throughout history, the first created in 1385 and the current
having held the title since 1974. It has a long past, and some
consider the title cursed due to its most famous titleholder, and
that the first three men to hold it died without heirs. Here are
the six Dukes of Gloucester. First Creation The Duke of Gloucester
was first created by Edward…
There are a huge number of official
titles given to members of The Royal Family, often determined by
degrees of seniority or place in the line of succession. Royal
Central is taking a look at where the title ‘The Princess Royal’
originated from and who it can be used…
The Earl of Wessex is not a title that
has been used very often throughout royal history – so much so that
in the time between the first creation and third creation, the
county of Wessex ceased to exist in England. Royal Central is
investigating the story behind this…
Many people believe that there is a
supernatural world beyond our own; a world where ghosts, spectres
and past souls roam free – or perhaps stay on earth to complete
some unfinished business. These beliefs have brought up hundreds of
reported sightings throughout history, some of which have been
thought to be apparitions of famous historical figures. During the
spookiest time of the year…
History of Royal Titles: why is Queen Elizabeth II also known as The Duke of Lancaster?
24th October 2020
Queen Elizabeth II is a monarch with many
titles and many styles. One of her, perhaps, lesser-known titles is
that of Duke of Lancaster, which she holds in her own right. The
Duke of Lancaster is a title that is always held by the sovereign
and the Duchy of Lancaster…
Forty years ago, on 17 October 1980,
Queen Elizabeth II made history as she became the first British
Monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican. The visit was seen as
a chance to forge relations between the Church of England and the
Roman Catholic Church. The Queen…
Royal weddings are now major
celebrations, glittering events that capture the imagination and
draw huge crowds who cheer the vows and shout demands for a kiss
when the deal is done. However, in centuries past a royal union
might be a discreet event, witnessed by just a handful of people.
And for that reason, rumours were able to grow of secret weddings,
hidden spouses and possible threats to…
