In 1977, the United Kingdom and
Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth
II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the
throne. Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days”
which coincided with The Queen’s Offical Birthday. The anniversary
of the date itself, 6 February 1977 was commemorated in church
services. In…
Seventy years ago, on February 6 1952, a
young Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the British throne. She was
crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. And amongst
the timeless jewels worn that day, was a necklace that has its own
place in history. The Queen wore…
With The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s
royal visit to Belize completed, let’s look at the sartorial
choices Kate made during this three-day trip. On arrival in Belize
on Saturday, Kate returned to one of her favourite designers, Jenny
Packham, for this…
The historic moment an investiture was held outside the UK for the first time
23rd March 2022
In November 1953, The Queen would make
the first Commonwealth tour of her reign which included a stop in
Jamaica. On that visit, an Investiture would be held for the first
time outside of the United Kingdom. An investiture is a formal
installation or ceremony when someone is given regalia and
authority of high office. It was Hon. Colonel A.G. Curphey, M.C.,
E.D., who was knighted during a…
During her 70 years on the throne, Queen
Elizabeth II has made six visits to Jamaica. After its independence
from Britain in 1962, Jamaica has remained a member of the
Commonwealth. The Queen is Queen of Jamaica and she is represented
in the country by a Governor-General…
Through her 70 years on the throne, Her
Majesty The Queen has seen a lot of history happen and has created
a lot of history herself. As Royal Central looks back on her
Platinum Jubilee milestones, we are taking a look at when Ghana
rejected the monarchy in a referendum in…
When The Queen took the throne in 1952
and as the modern world developed, the royal family became a part
of a lot of firsts, whether that was meeting with a notable figure,
or having an engagement in a new place. And Princess Margaret
became the first member of the British Royal Family to visit the
country of Belize, then officially known as British Honduras.
Margaret was welcomed by students…
It has been described as the most
important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown
that the Queen wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its
own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in
partnership by the Monarch, it has become one…
A range of commemorative products
featuring the official Platinum Jubilee emblem has been produced by
Royal Collection Trust, a department of the Royal Household, to
celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The official emblem was
designed by 19-year-old graphic…
Cities across the globe paint the town
green and get Guinness out to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on 17
March every year. It is a day and time where people sing, dance,
and celebrate all things, Irish. This is no exception for the Royal
Family, which has carried out the tradition of attending the 1st
Battalion Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade every year. At the
event…
