Royal history has often been checked,
revealed and even challenged through one simple document, the
marriage certificate. For centuries, the record of a regal wedding
has been a prized document, pored over as a source of significance.
And now, one record can claim its own special place in royal
history. The marriage certificate of Princess Beatrice is now the
last of its kind. When Beatrice wed…
Known for her Diana, Princess of Wales
series, Deb Stratas has stepped into fiction with The Royal Key.
The Royal Key focuses on Canadian protagonist Annabelle, who is
struggling to overcome a personal tragedy. Before she knows it, she
is nannying royal children in a…
1 May 1850: On this day in history in
1850, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was born. The
Prince was the seventh child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
when he was born at Buckingham Palace in 1850. He went on to have
three children and died at Bagshot…
Within the harsh confines of royal life,
there exists a cruel trend that nicknames the second child the
‘spare’ to their sibling, the heir. While the life of the heir to
the throne is mapped out meticulously from beginning to end, the
spare is expected to find their own role. The life of the spare
appears seemingly straightforward – living the ultimate life of
luxury in the upper…
May is a month filled with queenly
anniversaries. From coronations to christenings, marriages to
monarchical moments, all four weeks contain special dates linked to
majesty. Royal Central’s Calendar of Queens reaches May. Birth of a
Queen Let’s start with a…
At a time when the royal present is still
heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, this past week has
seen a focus on the past and the future for many of the ruling
houses across Europe. Milestones including anniversaries and
birthdays have taken centre stage while…
Royals and fashion have gone hand in hand
for centuries. In 1574 under Queen Elizabeth I, Parliament passed
an act dictating who could wear what colours and textiles based on
their social status. The preferences of the king and queen have
long dictated what is in fashion for society. This Fashion
Favourites series will look at some of the most fashionable royals
and their favourite designers…
It’s been ten years since Prince William
and Catherine Middleton tied the knot. The last decade has been
filled with royal births, royal tours, and everything in-between.
In honour of their milestone anniversary, Royal Central is looking
at the couple’s ten most…
For the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s
2011 wedding, 1,900 guests were invited to Westminster Abbey to
watch the couple take their vows. The bride and groom got to choose
a number of family and friends to attend. But because it was a
royal wedding, the congregation…
Royal Wedding Guests: the foreign royals at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding
29th April 2021
As a semi-state event, the wedding of the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 29 April 2011 attracted foreign
royalty from Europe, Asia and Africa. Let’s look back at some of
the foreign royals in attendance on William and Kate’s big day!
Queen Sofía of Spain and the Prince and Princess of Asturias
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