Where is it located?
Kensington Palace is still the capital city residence of many British royals to this day. The site is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England.
When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence?
Before it was transformed into a grand royal residence, Kensington Palace was originally a two storey Jacobean mansion which had…
For a record breaking Queen with her own place in the history books, it takes something special to make a year stand out. However, the challenges of 2020 and the approach taken to them by Elizabeth II mark the past twelve months out as some of the most significant in her…
Royal Central has taken a look at the history behind one of Queen Victoria’s favourite homes, Osborne House.
Where is it located?
The former royal residence where Queen Victoria died is located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight and was built in an Italian Renaissance…
Today marks the birthday of Queen Elizabeth’s eldest great-grandchild, Savannah Phillips. Learn more about the grandchild of Princess Anne here:
Savannah Anne Kathleen Phillips was born on December 29, 2010, at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. She is the oldest daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips; the couple also shares a second daughter, Isla Elizabeth Phillips.
Savannah is the oldest…
An overseas visit, engagements focused on improving global relations and a focus on interfaith dialogue. All were part of the Duke of Gloucester’s 2020 diary, before the coronavirus pandemic struck, yet the work of this discreet royal and his equally low key wife often go…
The shadow that threatened obscurity: Spain's Royal Year in Review
28th December 2020
In the end, it was the invisible man who attracted all the attention. The royal year in Spain has been dominated by King Juan Carlos. From ongoing scandals to a dramatic flight into exile, his every move has been the focal point for millions. As 2020 comes to an end, the…
Clarence House has been an active royal residence since it was completed in 1827. Learn more about the Queen’s former home here.
Where is it located?
Clarence House is a British royal residence which is located on The Mall in the City of Westminster, London. The four-storey building is attached to St James’s Palace and is less than a five-minute walk from Buckingham Palace.
When…
Frogmore Cottage has been the subject of a lot of speculation recently, find out more about the UK home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Where is it located?
Frogmore Cottage is located on the Frogmore Estate in Home Park, Windsor, England. The Grade II listed…
It's behind you! The extra messages in the royal Christmas speeches
26th December 2020
While all the focus is on the words during the royal Christmas speeches, once the addresses have been given, attention turns to the furniture. There is always an interest in how the royals dress the rooms in which they give their most anticipated speeches of the year. And…
The story of its purchase featured in The Crown, so learn more about The Queen Mother’s special home here.
Where is it located?
The Castle of Mey is situated in Caithness on the northern coast of Scotland. It is a four-and-a-half-hour journey from another of the Royal Family’s Scottish residences, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.Â
When was it built and when was it used as a…
