Although the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu
reigned over 4,000 years ago, he has maintained his status in the
after-life. His solar boat has made the news, after being carefully
moved several kilometres to a new museum. After seeing 22 royal
mummies moved to their new home in April 2021, it was interesting
to see a pharaoh’s goods being moved. Belonging to the
Pharaoh Khnum Khufu who reigned in…
Mary Boleyn: From royal mistress to spending the rest of her life in obscurity
9th August 2021
Mary Boleyn, known as Lady Mary, was born
circa 1499 in Blicking Hall, Norfolk. She was the sister of the
English queen consort, Anne Boleyn, whose family enjoyed a
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In less than a week’s time, Prince Julian
of Sweden will be baptised and become a member of the Swedish
Lutheran church. This will be the first official gathering of all
the members of the Swedish Royal Family in more than a year. Here’s
everything you need to…
Greece’s Tatoi Palace in Athens is under
threat of a ravaging wildfire. Fire crews of over 700 people have
been working through the night to battle the flames. Evacuations
are taking place in the threatened area, and the Greek Ministry of
Culture has ordered the royal collection, documents and other
objects of great value be evacuated out of the historic palace. The
palace is 27…
Several different royals have competed at
the Olympic games throughout the last century and a quarter. The
British Royal Family is well-known for their equestrian presence at
the games. However, there are several other European royals who
have taken part. King Olav V of…
Rachel Meghan Markle was born on 4 August
in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California. The daughter of a TV
lighting director, and a makeup artist, many wouldn’t have expected
Meghan to start a completely new life in England and become the
Duchess of Sussex. After…
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began
to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of
King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every
moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess
Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination
were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound
familiar?) but one…
An actress from California, Meghan
Markle, probably never thought she would marry into one of the most
famous families in the world, let alone become a duchess. In honour
of her 40th birthday, Royal Central is taking a look at the romance
between Meghan and Prince Harry that…
The first famous Windsor woman to be born
on August 4th lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet
one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no
one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
was born. And no one did more to…
Nowadays, it is difficult to see royals
competing in Olympic Games, and, with the Tokyo Summer Games
underway, here is a look back at King Felipe’s history with this
event. Let’s rewind the clock back to the 25th of July 1992,
in the city of Barcelona. The Catalonian capital had been selected
six years prior to host the Summer Games, in what was to be the
last time both the Summer and…