We’re now less than four months away from
the moment Elizabeth II makes history and becomes the only British
Monarch to rule for seven decades. While the 70th anniversary of
The Queen’s historic reign falls on February 6th 2022, events are
planned across the UK and the Commonwealth throughout the year with
the biggest celebrations taking place over the Platinum Jubilee
weekend in…
A special exhibition marking the historic
reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open
as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way. The display,
called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in
jewellery”, will…
October is a month of royal birthdays,
and two of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium’s children
celebrate their arrival into the world this month. Prince
Emmanuel of Belgium is the first birthday of the month. His Royal
Highness was born on the 4th of…
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. Copyright
Information Royal Collection…
