There are a number of events in English
royal history that seem extraordinary and unbelievable, but the
warming pan scandal has to be at the top of the list. The son of
James II and Mary of Modena had a very interesting start to life
and would be questioned for decades. James II was not an overly
popular monarch; he was Roman Catholic (and was married to a Roman
Catholic), attempted to…
Written for Royal Central by Heaven Lee
Miller When the news broke that Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was
dating former reality show participant and model Sofia Hellqvist, a
flood of criticism followed. Many doubted that this most unlikely
romance would be sealed by…
Message to Princess Anne: Put your feet up ma’am and enjoy your birthday - you deserve it
12th June 2025
Royal Central’s Editor-at-Large, Charlie
Proctor, is hopeful that Princess Anne will put herself first for
just one day, and celebrate her 75th birthday in August in style.
Hard-working, self-effacing and utterly dedicated to duty. These
are the words I would use to…
King Henry VIII is known for his six
wives. They were divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded – and
one survived. However, before he charged down the path of
continually trading in wives to hopefully find the “one”, he
married his elder brother’s widow, Catherine of Aragon, at
Greenwich Palace on 11 June 1509. Daughter of King Ferdinand
II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of…
Celebrating 200 years: Unveiling the rich history of Royal Ascot's carriage procession
12th June 2025
Royal Ascot – one of the most prestigious
horse racing events in the world – is just a few days away. Along
with the spine-tingling sport and fabulous fashion, the five day
meeting is also known for it’s great pomp and elegance. None of
this could be…
The Victoria and Albert Museum has
announced that a new royal exhibition exploring the life and
fashion of history’s most tragic queen will open later this year.
“Marie Antoinette Style” will be opening at the V&A on 20
September. A preview on the…
She was the woman who would change royal
history forever. Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII led
to him deciding between love and duty. In the end, it was a choice
of love. The King Emperor abdicated the throne as he was unable to
marry the American divorcée in the Church of England at the time.
The throne passed to his brother, Albert, who became King George
VI. And Edward headed…
It was a royal wedding that made history
and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever
members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley.
The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and,
alongside her husband, spend decades…
If ever a wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown worn by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
4th June 2025
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20thcentury…
The importance of a royal hat: new play highlights why Queen Elizabeth II's clothes mattered
4th June 2025
Author Daisy Goodwin’s new play, By Royal
Appointment, opens this week in Bath with a close look at a special
royal relationship. Goodwin’s stage play, By Royal Appointment, is
a new play exploring the close relationship between Queen Elizabeth
II and her friend and dresser, Angela Kelly. Running at the Theatre
Royal Bath from 5 to 14 June, the show looks at possible moments…
