Although the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu reigned over 4,000 years ago, he has maintained his status in the after-life. His solar boat has made the news, after being carefully moved several kilometres to a new museum. After seeing 22 royal mummies moved to their new home in April 2021, it was interesting to see a pharaoh’s goods being moved.
Belonging to the Pharaoh Khnum Khufu who reigned in…
Mary Boleyn: From royal mistress to spending the rest of her life in obscurity
9th August 2021
Mary Boleyn, known as Lady Mary, was born circa 1499 in Blicking Hall, Norfolk. She was the sister of the English queen consort, Anne Boleyn, whose family enjoyed a considerable influence during the reign of King Henry VIII.
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Mary was the…
In less than a week’s time, Prince Julian of Sweden will be baptised and become a member of the Swedish Lutheran church. This will be the first official gathering of all the members of the Swedish Royal Family in more than a year. Here’s everything you need to…
Greece’s Tatoi Palace in Athens is under threat of a ravaging wildfire. Fire crews of over 700 people have been working through the night to battle the flames.
Evacuations are taking place in the threatened area, and the Greek Ministry of Culture has ordered the royal collection, documents and other objects of great value be evacuated out of the historic palace.
The palace is 27…
Several different royals have competed at the Olympic games throughout the last century and a quarter. The British Royal Family is well-known for their equestrian presence at the games. However, there are several other European royals who have taken part. King Olav V of…
Rachel Meghan Markle was born on 4 August in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California. The daughter of a TV lighting director, and a makeup artist, many wouldn’t have expected Meghan to start a completely new life in England and become the Duchess of Sussex.
After…
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one…
An actress from California, Meghan Markle, probably never thought she would marry into one of the most famous families in the world, let alone become a duchess. In honour of her 40th birthday, Royal Central is taking a look at the romance between Meghan and Prince Harry that…
The first famous Windsor woman to be born on August 4th lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to…
Nowadays, it is difficult to see royals competing in Olympic Games, and, with the Tokyo Summer Games underway, here is a look back at King Felipe’s history with this event.
Let’s rewind the clock back to the 25th of July 1992, in the city of Barcelona. The Catalonian capital had been selected six years prior to host the Summer Games, in what was to be the last time both the Summer and…