The fourth day of August turned out to be
a very good one for the House of Windsor. Two of its most famous
women made their debut on that date. They joined a rather
interesting list of people with regal connections who celebrated
birthdays then. As the royal bunting comes out once more for the
Duchess of Sussex’s celebrations, here’s a look at those born on
August 4th. Birth of the…
The Duchess of Sussex, formerly known as
Meghan Markle, is an American-born member of the British Royal
Family, a philanthropist, and a former actress. From growing up in
California to marrying Prince Harry, in honour of her 39th
birthday, Royal Central is taking a look…
The first famous Windsor woman to be born
on August 4th lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet
one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no
one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
was born. And no one did more to…
In 1937 King Carol II of Romania bought a
luxury yacht called Nahlin, which he
renamed Luceafarul (The Evening Star) and embarked on a
romantic cruise with his mistress, Elena Lupescu. At the time,
Elena, who was also known by the names of Lupeasca, Magda, and
Duduia, had been Carol’s mistress for over twelve years. Crown
Prince Carol had married Princess Elena of Greece in March 1921…
The former church Haga Sophia has been
widely reported in the media over recent weeks after the building
has been converted into a mosque for the second time. However, what
isn’t known to many is that right next to the famous building is a
unique hidden story. In a…
As a member of the Commonwealth Realms,
New Zealand, like 15 other nations, shares the British Royal Family
and The Queen as head of state. But what most people don’t realise,
is that since 1858, New Zealand has had its own King, through the
Māori King Movement, with the…
The Princess Royal marks her 70th
birthday in August 2020. It’s a milestone in any life and this
special celebration has brought plenty of reflection on Anne’s
public life. For seven decades, the princess has been one of the
most high profile royals in the world. Even as a baby, she was
making the news. Royal Central looks back at the first day she
really stole the royal show, her…
The Queen, upon the advice of her Prime
Minister, is to confer peerages on 36 individuals in a highly
controversial honours list. A number of dissolution peerages and
political peerages were revealed on Friday, with critics making
allegations of nepotism. Among those…
The Austrian Prince Maximilian was born
in 1832 as the son of Archduke Franz Karl of Austria and Princess
Sophie of Bavaria. He grew up in safe surroundings in Austria and
pursued a career in the Austrian Navy. Following his career, he
became a close friend of Emperor…
This is one royal wedding bouquet you’re
not going to miss. When the Princess Royal’s only daughter, Zara,
married Mike Tindall in Edinburgh on July 30th 2011, her flowers
made a striking impression. For, unusually among royal brides, Zara
included a splash of colour among the blooms she carried. This
wasn’t just any old burst of brightness. The bride’s bouquet
included thistles, a…
