The year 2022 has brought many memorable
moments and historic events. The royal story has been caught in
some unforgettable photos which have become a record all of their
own. Easter at Windsor i-Images/ Pool Easter for the Windsors was
held at Windsor in 2022. The Royal Family joined Queen Elizabeth II
at the Castle for a weekend of celebrations with younger members
walking to morning…
OBITUARY: Benedict XVI - the first Pope to abdicate in over 500 years - dies aged 95
31st December 2022
Pope Benedict XVI has died. The former
Pontiff passed away at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on the morning
of December 31st 2022. He was 95 years old. His successor, Pope
Francis, had asked for prayers for Benedict just days ago, saying
that his health was fragile.
The past year has brought many major
moments in the royal story around Europe. While many months have
been filled with smiles and positivity, some have been dominated by
sadness and controversy. Anger at a memorial moment A Thanksgiving
Service for the life of the…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Queen Elizabeth II's final time at Buckingham Palace
30th December 2022
On 8 September, Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. Like many moments of her
life, her funeral and remembrance events were covered and watched
all over the globe. As thousands of mourners lined the streets of
London, many stood by to pay their final respects as Her Late
Majesty left Buckingham Palace for the final time. Several days
after her death and after returning…
The past year has brought many royal
memories and some of the most important moments in recent times.
February gave us a unique anniversary for a truly historic Monarch
as well as a very special moment for a queen in waiting. History
made by Queen Elizabeth II Royal…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
fifth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck on the the
discreet bridesmaid who became Queen. Originally published on 22nd
February 2022, the full post can be…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
sixth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck looking at
who would be monarch today had Edward VII not abdicated. Originally
published on 15th December 2022, the full post can be read below.
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most
intriguing of recent times…
King Charles III took the throne on
September 8th 2022, on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty
spent the first weeks of his reign continually in the public
spotlight, as he took on his new responsibilities while leading
national mourning for Her Late Majesty and…
Royalty around the world are among the
most photographed people and every image tells part of their story.
The year now ending has brought some of the biggest royal moments
in recent times. As 2022 came to a conclusion, we look back at them
and start in January when…
Queen Elizabeth, Queen of Scots and Edinburgh's Final Farewell
30th December 2022
The public had known for decades that
there was a very elaborate and specific plan in place dictating
what would happen following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. However,
because she passed while in Scotland, Operation Unicorn was put
into place. Operation Unicorn was the code name for the series of
events that would occur in Scotland following The Queen’s death.
The major element was Her…
