Queen Margrethe II of Denmark represented
a milestone in the country’s life from a very early age and in more
ways than one. First of all, she was the first woman to
become Queen since the change of the succession law that allowed
her to become the heir presumptive, pushing back her uncle, Prince
Knud. But she was also the first monarch in Danish history to
renounce all titles upon…
The photographer behind the Duchess of Cambridge's new portraits reveals how they created now famous images
9th January 2022
Following the sensation that was caused
by the three portraits released by Kensington Palace to celebrate
the Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th birthday, the world got a bit more
familiar with the name of Paolo Roversi, the photographer behind
the images. In preparation…
On 9 January 1982, Royal Berkshire
Hospital in Reading would be the birthplace of one of the world’s
most recognised faces and the future Queen consort, the Duchess of
Cambridge. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal
Central is looking at the history behind…
In 2001, Kate Middleton was just a young
woman from Reading who was studying the History of Art at the
University of St Andrews in Scotland. It was here where she met her
future husband, Prince William. Since her relationship with the
future King first became public knowledge, we’ve seen the now
Duchess of Cambridge’s style change drastically over the years.
From a university student…
Since becoming a member of the royal
family in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge has become patron of a
number of charities and organisations across the United Kingdom,
particularly patronages focused on art, sports, young people, and
mental health. As the Duchess celebrates…
A member of the Royal Family since 2011,
the Duchess of Cambridge has become patron of a number of
organisations across the United Kingdom, particularly focused on
the Duchess’s interests, including young people, mental health, and
sport. As the Duchess celebrates her…
Several military marches that are a part
of our musical heritage were composed by King Carl Johan of Sweden
and Norway’s grandson, Prince Gustaf. In 1852, the 25-year-old
Gustaf, the “singer prince,” became the first royal to die at the
new palace in the Norwegian capital of Christiania. Despite his
young age, he had managed to write more than fifty pieces of music
–…
Royal Mint unveils new coin showing The Queen on horseback to mark her Platinum Jubilee
6th January 2022
A brand new 50p marking The Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee has been launched and it’s already making history.
The new design, which shows The Queen on horseback, is the first
collectable 50p coin marking a major royal event. Created by John
Bergdahl, the image…
The life of Elizabeth II is one of the
most well documented in history. But one integral part of her story
remains unknown – the exact time that her reign began is a mystery.
Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI, on February 6th 1952.
She was told that she…
Each monarch leaves their mark, placing
their personality on the fabric of history. And charting those
footprints tells a story all of its own. From births to weddings,
coronations to the passing of power, the major moments in a
monarch’s life have an impact far beyond palace walls. Here, we
look at the stand out kingly events that fell in the first month of
the year. A Calendar of Kings…
