Many names are considered unlucky by some
and in royal circles, unlucky names are something ruling dynasties
wish to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings-on
during their reigns, Royal Central is looking at the history behind
such monikers. For such a popular name, it is surprising that there
have only been two kings with the name Charles; however, to say
they both had…
There are many names that are considered
unlucky by some, and in royal circles this is something they wish
to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings on
during their reigns, Royal Central is taking a look at the history
behind some such monikers, and why it…
40 facts about Princess Margaret on the anniversary of her death
9th February 2021
On February 9, 2002, Princess Margaret,
Countess of Snowdon died at the age of 71 from a stroke. Royal
Central rounds up some of the most interesting facts about The
Queen’s younger sister. She was going to be called Ann Margaret,
but her grandfather, King George V…
Much has been made of the Queen allegedly
blocking a law from being passed in the 1970s, claims which
Buckingham Palace says are “simply untrue”. According to documents
seen by The Guardian, The Queen’s personal lawyers successfully
persuaded ministers to change a draft law in order to conceal her
private wealth. These ‘veto’ powers have been around for centuries
and are part of…
There are many names that some consider
unlucky and in royal circles this is something various ruling
dynasties have wished to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to
strange goings on during their reigns, Royal Central is taking a
look at the history behind some such…
Royal Pictures from History: first sight of Elizabeth II as Queen
7th February 2021
In this occasional series, looking at
famous royal images from history, Royal Central goes back to 1952
and the moment the world first saw Elizabeth II after her sudden
accession to the throne on the death of her father, King George VI.
The Image:Queen Elizabeth II…
The 8th of January 2020 is a day that
will not be forgotten in royal history. In an Instagram post, the
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would “step back as
‘senior’ members” of the British Royal Family. The announcement
came with many questions. Where would the couple live? Would they
chose the United Kingdom or move to North America to be closer to
the…
King Sverre Sigurdsson is the Norwegian
king who the Pope banned. Sverre was King of Norway from 1177 to
1202, and shortly after Sverre took over the throne, conflicts with
the church began. The Norwegian Archbishop had been allied with
Sverre’s opponent to the throne…
From Tudor palaces to Egyptian pyramids,
there’s nothing like a good royal-themed novel to sweep you away to
a new place when travel isn’t possible. The Royal Central team is
sharing some of our recent favourite fiction picks. Kristin
Contino, Chief…
Royalty has always been the subject of
imagery but some moments stick in the mind and take on an
historical resonance all of their own. In this occasional series,
Royal Central takes a look at some of the most famous images in
royal history. The Image – King George VI, London Airport, January
31st 1952 [getty src=”78970231″ width=”440″ height=”594″…
