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Is this the church where Princess Beatrice will get married?

After a quiet engagement, there is every expectation that Princess Beatrice of York is about to confirm the details of her wedding. The Queen’s granddaughter announced her marriage plans in September last year with speculation now mounting that she will be a May bride. There are also reports that her granny is to throw open the doors of Buckingham Palace for her reception, meaning all eyes…
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A Calendar of Kings: February

Our royal history is filled with major moments and those attached to the monarchs and consorts whose names are all too familiar take on a significance all of their own. Each month, at Royal Central, we’re taking a look at the monarchical milestones that pepper the past and…
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Who is Crown Princess Mary of Denmark?

Birth and Childhood Mary Elizabeth Donaldson was born on 5 February 1972 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She was the youngest child of Donald and Henrietta Donaldson. She has two older sisters, Jane and Patricia, and an older brother, John. Mary’s mother died in…
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Six the Musical to debut on Broadway

Welcome to the show, to the Histo-remix- the six queens of Henry VIII are taking over Broadway. Tudor history will be taking centre stage on 13 February 2020 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York with Six the Musical making its Broadway debut. Six the Musical…
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Instagram superstar Marcel le Corgi visits the Royal Yacht Britannia

Fresh from working with superstar Helena Bonham Carter and Harper’s Bazaar to mark series three of The Crown, the Insta-famous corgi, Marcel, made a stop at a real royal residence: The Royal Yacht Britannia. The fluffy Pembroke Welsh corgi, who has more than 128,000 followers on Instagram, lives in London with his photographer mum Aurélie Four, who manages his Instagram account, and her…
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Monarchy Rules: a look at George IV

George IV ascended the British throne 200 years ago today. Here, Royal Central’s Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, looks at the life of the Regent who finally got to reign.   The future George IV was born at St. James’s Palace on 12 August 1762 to George III and…
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Death of a King: George III

He remains Britain’s longest ruling king but the real character of the monarch whose reign ended exactly two centuries ago remains shrouded by the long standing claim that he was mad. George III, whose time on the throne encompassed some of the biggest social changes seen in Britain for decades, died 200 years ago today. The king’s end was sad and quiet. George had been living at…
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