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 Light by Hilary
Mantel, Where the Crawdads…
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. It begins…
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 hit…
Hermitage worker finds 100-year-old candy in a Romanov dress
23rd December 2021
A restorer working at The Hermitage
Museum in St. Petersburg has found a sweet surprise while working
on a Romanov gown. Galina Fedorova, a worker in the
Laboratory of Scientific Tissue Restoration, is working on a 1903
gown and discovered a piece of candy in the…
Through the years, the Royal Family has
often sent out holiday cards featuring new or rare photos of
themselves and their families. Royal Central is taking a look at
the tradition that dates back to the days of King George V and
Queen Mary. 1914 King George V and Queen…
A round dozen cities across the UK have
entered the competition to win special status to mark The Queen’s
Jubilee. The contest will see them awarded either Lord Mayor or
Lord Provost (in Scotland) status to celebrate the 70th anniversary
of the reign of Elizabeth II. It’s a special status, reserved for
established cities, and allows their mayor or provost to be known
as a Lord Mayor or Lord…