It was a wedding featuring two very
popular royals and two ceremonies and it led to one of the most
influential unions of the 20th century. The marriage of Prince
George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, on November
29th 1934, was a day that changed the House of Windsor forever. The
couple matched each other in popularity and royal suitability. The
groom was the dashing fourth son of…
Lucille Ball is my favourite actress of
all time, and the show, I Love Lucy, is one I can watch all day (I
know that at 31 it is surprising to have my favourite actress and
television show from four decades before I was born). So, when I
watched an interview with her and…
Queen Camilla has made a mistake in scrapping the role of ‘Lady-in-Waiting’ - just leave it be!
27th November 2022
Royal Central’s editor, Charlie Proctor,
explains below why he believes Queen Camilla has made the wrong
decision in scrapping the role of Lady-in-Waiting. The news that
Queen Camilla has decided to ditch the role of Lady-in-Waiting
certainly didn’t come as a…
The royal described as ''probably acceptable'' in the House of Lords
24th November 2022
It would seem that a high enough ranking
in the line of succession isn’t enough to stop some people asking
just who you are. As the House of Lords debated the Counsellors of
State Bill this week, as it speeds its way through Parliament, one
of those who can currently be called on to carry out the role was
described as ‘’probably acceptable…but virtually unknown.’’
Princess Beatrice…
The monarchy of the Netherlands has
undergone many changes since its founding in 1815. Like most of
Europe’s monarchies, the Dutch throne has transitioned to a
constitutional monarchy that delegates most of the sovereign’s
executive authority to ministers responsible for…
The Danish Royal Family have refused to
entertain the notion of Camilla being styled as ‘Queen Consort’,
instead referring to Her Majesty as ‘Queen of Great Britain’.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, official
statements have referred to…
It’s easy to read something into anything
but the choice of dress by the Countess of Wessex for the first
State Banquet of the reign of King Charles III raised an
interesting question. The Countess chose a gown in a shade of deep
green – a hue that we learned, just a few short months ago, is
known in royal circles as ‘Edinburgh green’. The colour got its
name from its…
The Mancini sisters are famous for their
connections to the French court, thanks to the work of their uncle,
Cardinal Jules Mazarin. This is the first post in the series about
the seven Mazarinettes. This post will explore the brief life of
Laura Mancini, Duchess of…
It was a wedding that made royal history
and brought cheer to a nation still recovering from the Second
World War. When Elizabeth, then heir to the British throne, married
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, hundreds of thousands turned out to
celebrate with them. Royalty from around…
The ultimate floral symbol of love that starred in Queen Elizabeth II's royal wedding bouquet
20th November 2022
Royal weddings tend to have a lot in
common. They usually take place in huge, historic churches with
brides decked in acres of white fabric and heirloom tiaras and
grooms in military uniform, followed down the aisle by hoardes of
bridesmaids and pageboys. Traditions must be observed while
protocols are dug out and dusted down as the familiar pattern of
this family celebration turned into a…
