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 Belvédère Castle at Laeken,
one of these palaces. Originally built in the 1780s, King
Leopold II bought the palace for…
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…
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 other UK broadcasts for their
coverage. Some Americans, like royal watcher Hilary Polk Bojan of
Southern California, set…
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…
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 mark the final chapter in the royal
story of Prince Philip made it clear just how involved he was in
the…
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…
The Duke of Edinburgh served in the Royal
Navy during the Second World War, and during that time, he found
himself in a place that he was never meant to be: Tokyo Bay on VJ
(Victory over Japan) Day in 1945. Just before midnight on 9 August,
Japanese Emperor Hirohito convened the Supreme War Council. After a
long debate and a proposal by Prime Minister Suzuki, Japan
eventually accepted the…
