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 long reign. An historic speech
watched by millions around the world has become a landmark in a
life already filled with…
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…
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 unnoticed. Yet in a year when
the Royal Family have faced ongoing challenges, the Duke and
Duchess of Gloucester have…
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…
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 property is part of the Crown Estate,
meaning it is on the Monarch’s public estate. When was it built and
when was it used as…
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…
Norwegian Royal Family remembers Ari Behn one year after his death
26th December 2020
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and
her daughter, Leah, have posted touching tributes to Ari Behn on
Instagram to mark one year since his death. Behn was the ex-husband
of the Princess and father of Leah and Leah’s two sisters, Maud and
Emma. Both ladies wished everyone a Merry Christmas but also
encouraged others who may be having suicidal thoughts. Behn
committed suicide on Christmas…
