Throughout her 95 years of life, Queen Elizabeth II has witnessed a number of historical moments in the United Kingdom and across the world. But she’s also made history a number of times over her nearly 70-year reign. In honour of her 95th birthday, Royal Central is taking a look at Her Majesty’s monarchical milestones.
The Coronation of Elizabeth II
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Some monarchs are born in massive castles that have stood for centuries while others are born in relatively new palaces. Although the birth of a royal baby is a celebrated event, some of these more modern palaces have darker connections. King Philippe of Belgium was born at…
A royal life on screen: the actors who've portrayed the Duke of Edinburgh
18th April 2021
Through the years, there have been a number of films, TV shows and books written about the Royal Family. Royal Central is taking a look at the men who have played Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on screen.
Stewart Granger (1982)
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Betzdorf Castle is located in eastern Luxembourg, in the commune of Betzdorf. Built between 1911-19 by an engineer named René Müller Laval, the costs of the property forced Müller Laval to rent it out but the Great Depression struck and the home sat empty. After his death, his brother opened the house up to the Red Cross as a vacation home and retreat centre. The Nazis took over the castle…
Across the United States, viewers tuned in to watch the funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh today. And while all of the major U.S. networks covered the service, many Royal Central readers shared that they specifically turned to the BBC and…
The Duke of Edinburgh was heavily involved in preparing his funeral and the music that will be played as Prince Philip is laid to rest contains some personal and poignant touches.
The main hymn at the service is one long associated with the Royal Navy with which the…
As Prince Philip is laid to rest in the Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, a reminder of his royal life will echo through the ancient walls. For as the longest serving consort in British history is interred, his many titles will be declared by the Garter Principal King of Arms.
The thirty mourners allowed inside St. George’s will stand as the coffin is taken to the Royal…
The Royal Family describes Prince Philip's funeral as unique as they prepare to lay him to rest
17th April 2021
The Royal Family has underlined the heavy input that the Duke of Edinburgh had in planning his own funeral as they prepare to lay him to rest.
As final details of the service were shared, the unique nature of the ceremony was emphasised while the music and words chosen to…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral takes place later today at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The service starts at 3pm when the UK will observe a minute’s silence in honour of the Duke. However, events on this historic day will begin much earlier. Here’s…
In remembrance of The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Central is taking a look at his education and the time he spent learning in the United Kingdom and abroad. The Duke was first educated at The Elms, an American school in Paris run by Donald MacJannet, who described Philip as a “know it all smarty person, but always remarkably polite.”
In 1930, Philip was sent to the United Kingdom to…
