Imperial China has a long and illustrious
history. It is a civilisation that began with the Shang dynasty in
1250 BC and lasted until the Qing dynasty that fell in 1912. The
last emperor to rule China was Puyi, whose regnal name was Xuantong
Emperor. He came to the throne in 1908 at two-years-old and ruled
until February 1912, when he was forced to abdicate. During that
time, imperial China…
As royal families around Europe begin the
Christmas countdown, all eyes are on Monaco where the recent return
of Princess Charlene has been followed by yet more questions. The
Royal Central team discuss Charlene’s situation and also debate how
the Windsors will pass…
The Duchess of Cambridge has visited the
Victoria and Albert Museum in London to see a new exhibition with
royal ties. Catherine visited the V&A on Thursday morning to
see Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution, which recently
opened. The exhibition includes over…
Take a look at Fabergé’s Easter Eggs - extraordinary creations of beauty which continue to fascinate
2nd December 2021
Probably best known for the exquisite
Easter eggs that he crafted for the Russian Imperial house of
Romanov, Peter Carl Fabergé was Russia’s premier master goldsmith
at the beginning of the twentieth century, the House of Fabergé
having been founded in St. Petersburg by his father, Gustav Fabergé
in 1842. Although Fabergé would go on to design spectacularobjects
of ornamentation such…
The Mail on Sunday has lost its appeal
against a ruling that it breached privacy and copyright by
publishing extracts of a letter sent by the Duchess of Sussex to
her father, Thomas Markle. Associated Newspapers, which owns the
Mail on Sunday, had appealed against an…
Cyber Monday is here, and if you are
wondering what to give that royal loving family member or friend in
your life, we have compiled a list of suggestions to help out. Our
editorial staff has chosen some of their favourite royal-themed
gifts and listed them…
The royal wedding that might have turned an exiled princess into a queen
29th November 2021
It was a wedding featuring two very
popular royals and two ceremonies and it led to one of the most
influential unions of the 20th century. The marriage of Prince
George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, on November
29th 1934, was a day that changed the House of Windsor forever. The
couple matched each other in popularity and royal suitability. The
groom was the dashing fourth son of…
The Platinum Jubilee is set to be one of
the major events of 2022 and a stand out moment in royal history.
The Queen reaches the 70th anniversary of her reign on February 6th
2022. As of November 28th 2021, that landmark is just 70 days away.
And 70 days away from a…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia conclude historic State Visit to Sweden
25th November 2021
The second and final day of King Felipe
and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to Sweden came just a few hours
after the glittering State Banquet. Thursday, 25th November began
with separate engagements for King Felipe and Queen Letizia. The
King held an early meeting…
The Tower of London's moat to blossom into life for the Platinum Jubilee
23rd November 2021
The moat around the Tower of London will
be transformed into a floral field to mark the 70th anniversary of
The Queen’s reign. The ancient royal building will be surrounded by
millions of flowers in the summer of 2022 as part of celebrations
for the Platinum Jubilee. Visitors will be able to walk through the
display, called ‘Superbloom’, as it continues to grow and develop…