This past year was far from what we
imagined it would be, and much of what we hoped to see in 2020 did
not happen, but in the spirit of looking to the future, we have
gathered our thoughts on what could happen in 2021. The Royal
Central Editors have shared below what they hope to see this coming
year from the royals. Charlie Proctor, Editor-in-Chief All I want
to see in 2021 from the royals…
It’s been a weird and wild year, but even
with lockdowns and a lower number of engagements, we’ve still been
treated to some great royal fashion. Our editorial team is taking a
look back at 2020’s most memorable looks and sharing some of our
favourites.
INTERVIEW: Clare McHugh explores the life of Queen Victoria's daughter in new novel
31st December 2020
Queen Victoria’s life remains a
fascination hundreds of years later, but perhaps less well-known by
the casual royal watcher is the other Victoria: her eldest
daughter, the Princess Royal, who was known to her family as Vicky.
Author Clare McHugh decided to tackle the…
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…
