The bridges that stretch across the River
Thames in London are major landmarks in the city, with many bearing
significant royal connections. We’ve taken a selection of the
capital’s bridges and explored the many interesting links. Tower
Bridge: Tower Bridge is perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of
the capital and is connected with the Royal Family in more ways
than one. The bridge…
European royals in the British line of succession: The Dutch Royal Family
27th September 2020
In the next in our series, Royal Central
is taking a look at the members of the Dutch Royal Family who are
in the British line of succession. Princess Carolina of
Orange-Nassau was the daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange, and
Anne, Princess Royal, the daughter of…
Helen Mirren – Queen Elizabeth II Mirren,
73, played Queen Elizabeth in ‘The Queen’ (2006), ultimately
winning her the best actress Oscar at the 2007 Academy Awards. She
hilariously quipped in her acceptance speech; “Elizabeth Windsor
has maintained her…
Leopold III was the fourth King of the
Belgians (the Belgian King is known as the King of the Belgians
rather than King of Belgium). In the early years of his reign, he
was a popular figure; however, he became a divisive figure after he
surrendered the Belgian army to the invading German forces in 1940
without consulting his government. After the end of the war, he
would eventually agree to…
This week, our brand new subscription
service, Royal Central Extra, launches. And there is a huge range
of special video content for our first subscribers coming in the
first days of Royal Central Extra. We’ll be talking about the reign
of Europe’s longest…
Donald Trump on Meghan: "I don't like her - good luck Harry, you're gonna need it"
23rd September 2020
President Trump has made his feelings
towards the Duchess of Sussex known during a press conference at
the White House on Wednesday. The President, who is seeking
reelection in November’s election, said that he wishes Prince Harry
a lot of luck because…
Princess Beatrice's wedding gown takes pride of place at Windsor Castle
23rd September 2020
The vintage gown worn by Princess
Beatrice for her surprise marriage to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi this
summer will go on show in the State Dining Room at Windsor Castle.
The dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, sits at the heart of a
display about the couple’s wedding at the castle. The exhibition
also includes Beatrice’s wedding shoes and a recreation of her
bouquet, this time made…
Prince Philip's 100th birthday could be the excuse for a party everyone needs right now
23rd September 2020
The first day of autumn in the UK is a
strange one this year. The sun is shining brightly, the thermometer
is high, there are more people in the streets than in weeks. Yet
behind the feel of summer is the growing awareness that as the days
shorten and the weather changes…
Scene stealer, charmer and a president’s
best friend, Síoda, one of the dogs that won over royalty, is being
mourned in the Republic of Ireland. The Bernese mountain dog, one
of two belonging to President Michael D Higgins, died recently,
spawning obituaries in Irish…
