This week, we’ve got some exciting new
videos coming up on our special Facebook group, Royal Central
Extra. This subscriber only service is already packed with original
content and some really exciting debates. And in the coming days,
we’ll be adding: Our editors discuss the passion that unites many
of Europe’s future queensA special investigation into the terrible
accusations…
The present Duke of Kent has held the
title since 1942, but it is a title that has only been awarded
twice in the thousand years of the monarchy. A title belonging to
Kent dates back to ancient times when Kent was its own kingdom
before the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms…
The Duke of Cambridge is one of the six
current royal dukedoms in the United Kingdom and is named after the
city of Cambridge in England. It was created in 1660, replacing the
earlier title of the Earl of Cambridge. It was first granted by
King Charles II (following the…
Royal Central has asked viewers to share
their unique and rare pieces of royal memorabilia. From Queen
Elizabeth II’s coronation to royal weddings and births in the 21st
century, our viewers have no shortage of collectables. If you are
interested in having your memorabilia shared with Royal Central,
regardless of which monarchy, please contact Royal Central on
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History of Royal Titles: why is Spain's heir known as the Princess of Asturias?
29th October 2020
The Spanish heir to the throne is always
given a special title, Prince or Princess of Asturias, to denote
their place as first in line to the throne. It is a title that
dates back to the late 1300s and has continued to this day.
Princess Leonor became the Princess of…
Royal Central’s Facebook group, Royal
Central Extra, is now packed with exclusive content for our
subscribers. Since launching in mid September, this special service
has built up a library of videos covering British and European
royals, past and present. There are…
He created some of the most famous royal
looks of the 20th century and he’s still producing talked about
style picks. Sir Norman Hartnell was already a sought after wedding
dress designer when he was first commissioned to produce a bridal
outfit by the House of Windsor. Over eight decades on, and long
after his own death, he was responsible for another famous royal
marriage look. On the 85th…
History of Royal Titles: Why are male heirs to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?
28th October 2020
Aside from the historically important
position of king or queen, the title of ‘The Prince of Wales’ has
existed for the longest time. It originated in approximately 1223
when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by the English King
Henry III. Royal Central is taking…
We know these ladies as impressive
royals, but before they married into their respective royal
families, they held pretty lucrative careers. Let’s look at the
lives of some of our favourite royal women before they were
married. Queen Máxima of the…
He was the man who created the most
iconic images of her reign, designing outfits literally fit for a
Queen. Norman Hartnell was Elizabeth II’s go to designer for many
of the major moments of her time as heir to the throne and young
Monarch. And he first dressed the record breaking ruler exactly
eighty five years ago. For the Queen’s very first Norman Hartnell
design was a bridesmaid’s…
