Almost 103 years ago, Prince John of the United Kingdom died from a severe seizure. John was the fifth son and the youngest of the six children of King George V and Queen Mary.
Prince John was born at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate on 12 July 1905. Much of his early life was spent on the Sandringham estate with his siblings, Prince Albert (Bertie, later George VI), Princess Mary, Prince…
As Disney World marks its 50th anniversary, we are taking a look at the royal touches in the Florida theme park.
I know what you are thinking. Of course, Disney World has a royal touch! It is marked by the giant castle belonging to Cinderella. However, a real royal left…
The Queen has returned to Scotland again to attend the opening of the Scottish Parliament. As with the opening of Parliament in Westminster, the crown jewels are featured. However, instead of the crown jewels that we typically see there, we now get to see the crown jewels of…
In four months’ time, The Queen will reach the 70th anniversary of her reign, meaning the countdown to the Platinum Jubilee is well and truly under way.
The monarchical milestone falls February 6th 2022 but the whole of the coming year is set to be a celebration for a truly historic royal moment. Many events are already in the pipeline and over the coming months, here on Royal Central…
The Queen is set to visit Wales for the first time in five years in October. On the 14th, The Queen will attend the opening ceremony of the sixth session of Senedd. According to the Welsh Parliament website, Her Majesty will make a speech in the Senedd’s chamber. In…
This month has seen a big increase in royal appearances and a big focus on royal fashion. Among an array of new looks and outfits, we’ve also seen royals go retro. When Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the President of Chile to Madrid, she opted for a dress first worn…
Steady hands and calm nerves as for a cleaning job like no other at Windsor Castle
29th September 2021
Some of the most sparkling lights around Windsor Castle have been given an autumn clean as parts of the famous royal residence prepare to open to the public again.
The Semi-State Rooms at Windsor will welcome visitors from September 30th 2021 and, ahead of that, the sparkling lights in the Crimson Drawing Room have been painstakingly spruced up.
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A knitted version of Sandringham House has raised a five figure sum for the National Health Service during its summer display at The Queen’s Norfolk home.
The woolen version of the much loved royal residence has been on display at Sandringham itself throughout the…
A historic pearl and diamond necklace worn by a Swedish Queen will be going up for auction in Hong Kong on 12 October.
This 19th-century necklace, formally known as the Leuchtenberg Necklace, is thought to be made by jeweller Marie-Étienne Nitot, the founder of the…
The man behind the image: the Royal Family talk about Prince Philip in special TV show
23rd September 2021
Energetic, caring and very much his own man, the portrait painted of Prince Philip is a special BBC One documentary marking his life and legacy was familiar in many ways. But what set this programme apart were the people telling the story. As the Royal Family spoke movingly of the father and grandfather they lost in April 2021, the love Prince Philip had for his nearest and dearest, his chosen…
