While many monarchical traditions have
been lost or evolved throughout the centuries, there are some that
still remain in place today. Ambassadors are still given diplomatic
papers by their head of state to be presented to the receiving head
of state. These letters play an essential role in the ceremony of
diplomatic audiences. Ambassador-designates to the United
Kingdom are given two copies…
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden has travel
to the island of Gotland, one of Sweden’s Duchies, to take a tour
of different areas of the region and get an idea of the current
situation for people in the area following the global
pandemic. This is just one of the many…
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…
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 go on show at the Amalienborg Museum at Christian
VIII’s Palace as Margrethe reaches her half century as Monarch of…
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…
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 his mark in the Epcot
park. This was King Hassan II of Morocco, who personally sent
craftsmen and artisans to help design the…
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…
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 honour of her upcoming visit,
Royal Central is taking a look back at the first time The Queen
opened Welsh Parliament back in…
