The month of June was all about the
Platinum Jubilee but other royals were available that month. A
rather important celebration took place while events continued
around the continent. If you missed the royal June 2022, enjoy it
now. Happy Birthday to a future queen Ida Bjørvik, Royal Court
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, in line to become queen
regnant one day, had come of age in…
As 2022 continued, some symbolic moments
took place amidst the royal business as usual. A different voice
rang through Parliament but as the first events of the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations took place, Queen Elizabeth II was centre
stage. A Prince’s voice for a…
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…
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. Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church
between April 2005 and March 2013. He stepped down for health
reasons, becoming the…
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…
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 Communications / Getty / Handout
On February 6th 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the only British
Monarch to reign for 70…
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…
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 dealing with his own
personal grief. Tens of thousands of photos have been taken of The
King in the four months since his…
