The Principality of Andorra, one of the
world’s smallest countries, is located between France and Spain in
the Pyrenees Mountains. The Principality is one of Europe’s
least-known countries, with a population of around 76,000. Andorra
is a rare modern example of a political system known as a diarchy,
in which two people rule jointly. Other modern examples of a
diarchy include Eswatini…
Where is it located? Gatcombe Park is
located in between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening in
Gloucestershire, South West England. Highgrove House, another royal
residence, is located six miles away near Tetbury. When was it
built and when was it used as a…
Where is it located? Wood Farm is a
farmhouse located in a secluded corner of the Sandringham Estate in
Norfolk in the East of England. Who has lived there? The most
notable resident of Wood Farm was Prince John, the youngest son of
King George V and Queen…
Where is it located? York Cottage is a
house situated within the grounds of the Sandringham Estate in
Norfolk in the East of England. It is sometimes referred to as the
Bachelor’s Cottage and was built as an overflow residence for the
main Sandringham House. When was it built and when was it used as a
royal residence? The year the cottage was built is not recorded,
however in 1893, it…
Where is it located? Bagshot Park is a
royal residence which is located near the village of Bagshot in
Surrey. It is approximately 11 miles south of Windsor. The 51-acres
occupied by this Grade II listed building are located within a
designated area of Windsor Great…
All the monarchs who have ruled England
since 1066 have some gruesome, controversial or memorable fact that
defines their reign. From exploding bodies to losing the crown
jewels and even dying from eating too many peaches, Royal Central
has put together a definitive list of…
Today marks the 13th birthday of The
Queen’s youngest grandson, James, Viscount Severn. To
celebrate,Royal Central is taking a look at his life so far: James
Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn was born
on December 17, 2007, at Frimley Park Hospital to Prince Edward and
Sophie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex. He is the younger brother
of Lady Louise Windsor but is…
Turquoise is the jewel for December, and
while it is not seen in many royal tiaras, it has appeared on some
royals in various forms over the years. However, let’s take a look
at some of our favourite royal turquoise tiaras around the world.
The Teck Turquoise…
The Nobel Prize Ceremony is always a
chance for Swedish Royal Family glamour, but since this year’s
awards have been cancelled because of the pandemic, we’re instead
looking back at some of the best tiara moments from each royal
lady. Let’s take a look at…
Hermine Reuss of Greiz was one of the
five daughters of Heinrich XXII, Prince Reuss of Greiz and his
wife, Princess Ida of Schaumburg-Lippe. Her childhood was
overshadowed by the death of her mother in childbirth and the
incurable disability of her only brother. A 13-year marriage to
Prince Johann Georg of Schönaich-Carolath produced five children
before her husband’s death from…
