The grounds of some of Britain’s most
famous royal residences are to welcome visitors once more after
closing because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, ongoing
restrictions mean that booking will be mandatory for anyone hoping
to make a trip. Sandringham’s formal gardens will be open this
weekend, on June 13th and 14th but visitors have to secure a slot
in advance by heading to the…
The Duchess of Cornwall has celebrated
young authors around the UK with a special event hosted from her
back garden. And she gave her speech from a special building set up
for the Queen over eighty years ago. Camilla was congratulating the
winners of the annual Radio 2…
Asturias Fleur-de-Lys Tiara [getty
src=”469827298″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Queen Letizia is
reported to have received this tiara as a fifth anniversary present
from her husband, King Felipe, but didn’t wear it in public until
2015 when…
Swedish police have named the man they
believe killed Olof Palme, the country’s Prime Minister, who was
assassinated in 1986. Mr Palme, who served twice as Premier of
Sweden, was shot on February 28th 1986. Swedish police now believe
long time suspect Stig Folke Wilhelm Engström, also known as The
Skandia Man, was responsible for the murder of the country’s Prime
Minister. Stig Engström…
The 7th of June is a special day in
Norwegian history. On that day, the Norwegians celebrated both the
end of the Union with Sweden in 1905 and the return of King Haakon
in 1945 following the Second World War. This year, there was no
celebration because of the coronavirus…
In 1997, the life of the Spanish King
came under threat as a plot was made to kill him during the opening
of a new museum. The failed assassination attempt on King Juan
Carlos was discovered by Spanish police by chance and resulted in
an international hunt for the men who…
In addition to the now-iconic double-and
triple-strand pearl necklaces The Queen has frequently sported
throughout her life as part of an unofficial uniform, she also has
at her disposal many pearl pieces (necklaces, brooches, and
earrings) that she wears with her outfits. [getty src=”120520595″
width=”426″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Today, we’re going to look at
some of the…
Flashback Friday: King Carl XVI Gustaf's remarks on Crown Princess Victoria becoming queen
5th June 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has not
always been happy with the idea of Crown Princess Victoria
following him as head of state. In the past, he has stated that he
wanted his son, Prince Carl Philip, to follow him as King as
Sweden. If the King had been able to decide…
June’s birthstone is the pearl. This
pretty gem has been worn by royalty for years and is found in some
of the most famous regal jewel collections in the world. Here,
Royal Central takes a look at some of the most celebrated pearl
pieces belonging to the British Royal…
'Acid Raine' - how Countess Spencer went from being Diana's sworn enemy to her most trusted confidant
4th June 2020
Raine Spencer was without a doubt one of
the most flamboyant figures of the 20th Century. Politician,
socialite and party host, Raine was a formidable woman who was both
loved and loathed by high-society. She is best known for being
stepmother to Diana, Princess of Wales with whom she had a feisty
relationship. Nicknamed ‘Acid Raine’ by Diana and the press,
Countess Spencer was often vilified…
