The story of the Princes in the Tower and
their uncle, Richard III, continues to fascinate. New research has
just been shared, indicating that Richard may have saved the boys
he has long been accused of removing to further his own power. Much
of his argument for taking the throne from the sons of his older
brother, Edward IV, rested on rumours of a romance between two
people who were already dead…
Did Richard III actually save the boy king he's accused of killing?
29th December 2021
It’s a question that has long divided
historians – did Richard III kill off his main rivals for the
throne, his nephews, known forever afterwards as the Princes in the
Tower? Now a new theory that argues for Richard’s innocence has
been published and it…
Are Infantas Elena and Cristina travelling to Abu Dhabi for King Juan Carlos' birthday?
29th December 2021
While over the past few weeks speculation
was set on King Juan Carlos I of Spain spending the Christmas
season and his birthday in Spain, it seems like plans may have
changed. Spanish magazine Semana reports that Infantas Elena
and Cristina, the two daughters of King…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Cornwall have had a busy year despite the pandemic. January was off
to a positive start with the launch of the Duchess’s Reading
Room,with Clarence House calling the space a place “for book lovers
of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.” For the first season,
Camilla recommended The Mirror and the Lightby Hilary…
As she approaches a milestone in her
already historic reign, another claim to fame has been made for The
Queen. New research has pinpointed how many of her subjects have
actually lived longer than her. Her Majesty was born in April 1926
and will celebrate her 96th…
It was a royal union that changed England
forever. The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn followed years
of legal wrangling by the king which led to a religious revolution
and an international controversy. When they said ‘I do’, they did
so in secret but five…
The Queen's year in review: A year of heartbreak and difficult circumstances
26th December 2021
2021 has brought a year of joy, personal
heartbreak, and difficult circumstances for many people worldwide,
and The Queen is no exception. As the year comes to a close, Royal
Central is looking back on Her Majesty’s year and all the highs,
lows, and little moments in between. January January started the
year with business as usual as the United Kingdom endured a third
national lockdown due…
British government minister witnessed the birth of Princess Alexandra 85-years-ago to ensure there was no baby swapping
25th December 2021
In years gone by, it was customary for
the birth of any royal baby to be witnessed by the UK Home
Secretary ensuring the new arrival was genuine. The Queen’s cousin,
Princess Alexandra, was the last royal to have had her birth
witnessed by the by an official political…
EM Productions has released “Secrets of
Diana’s Last Royal Christmas” just in time for Christmas itself.
The one-hour long programme focuses on Diana’s last Christmas as a
member of the Royal Family before her separation from the Prince of
Wales.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde bring Christmas cheer to flood victims and ICU staff
23rd December 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
travelled to Verviers to take part in an activity aimed at helping
victims of the July floods. Shortly before their holiday break is
about to begin, the King and Queen of the Belgians made their way
to the Liège province’s town on Wednesday, 22 December, to assess
the situation in an area that was among the most affected by the
devastating floods that…
