The battle against the coronavirus could
be solved if people sing the national anthem whilst washing their
hands according to the British government. Senior British Cabinet
Ministers are advising people to wash their hands while singing
‘God Save The Queen’. Health officials say people should clean
their hands for approximately 20 seconds. But there is no need for
an egg-timer, singing…
If you watched President George H.W.
Bush’s casket arrive in Maryland in December 2018 and are British,
you might have been confused as to why “God Save The Queen” was
being played. If you are American like me, you would think nothing
of it. You would recognise it…
On Thursday of last week, Crown Prince
Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia held a gala dinner
in London at the Berkeley Hotel. This year’s dinner was also a
memorable evening for a good cause. It all started with a reception
where the 200 guests were served…
The life and times of the 18th Duchess of Alba, who had more titles than Queen Elizabeth II
2nd March 2020
The 18th Duchess of Alba, María del
Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva, was born on 28 March
1926 at the vast Liria Palace, which has served as the Madrid
residence of the Dukes of Albas for generations (most of the home
was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War and was rebuilt by the
Duchess’s father and the Duchess). The Fitz-James Stuarts, the most
powerful aristocratic…
Deb Stratas has written her fourth book
featuring Diana, Princess of Wales. This one, At Home with Diana,
tells Diana’s story through the windows of her homes and
residences. The book goes from her birth to her death in homes such
as Park House, Althorp, Kensington…
Every royal life is peppered with
milestones, the moments that mark beginnings and ends, filled with
joy and sometimes sadness. On Royal Central, we’re charting
the famous dates throughout the year in our Calendars of Kings and
Queens. And as March gets well and truly…
Carolina - The blue-eyed Princess who became the grandmother of Europe
28th February 2020
It has been nearly two years since I
first saw the portrait of a young Princess with blue eyes in a
beautiful blue dress. Since then I’ve visited archives, held her
letters to her brother in my hand and visited the places where she
lived and died. Carolina of Orange-Nassau was bornon28 February
1743 as the daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange and Anne,
Princess Royal, the…
When Princess Patricia of Connaught,
granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in
1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a
man with no royal title. She had given up her own HRH to
become his wife. Victoria Patricia Helena…
Newsnight's interview with Prince Andrew named as 'Scoop of the Year'
26th February 2020
BBC Newsnight’s interview with the Duke
of York has been named as ‘Scoop of the Year’ at the Royal
Television Society Journalism Awards 2020. The award was presented
to the Newsnight on Wednesday evening following their interview
with Prince Andrew…
At first glance, she is the very
embodiment of regality but look closer and the hint of mourning
behind an iconic image of the Queen becomes clear. On February 26th
1952, Elizabeth II posed for her first official portrait as Monarch
with her gentle smile hiding the grief she felt as this famous
photo was taken. For less than three weeks earlier she had lost her
beloved father, King George…
