The Archduchess
Maria Antonia of Austria – Mariabeing an establishedHabsburg prefix
given to all the daughters of Empress Maria Theresia to mark the dynasty’s
special veneration for The Virgin Mary – was born as the 15thchild of
Maria Theresia on 2 November 1755 at around 8.30 in the evening, a ‘small, but completely healthy Archduchess’,
as the Court Chamberlain…
On 6 July 1893, another royal wedding was celebrated at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, between Prince George of Wales – created Duke of York in 1892 – and Princess Mary of Teck, the future George V and Queen Mary. Princess Mary of Teck had been betrothed in…
The use of perfume can be traced back to the world’s most ancient civilisations, notably Mesopotamia and Egypt. It flourished during the Italian Renaissance and the personal perfumer of the French Queen Catherine de’ Medici Rene the Florentine, brought his perfumes with…
This summer, we are taking a look at the various lines of successions in the world’s monarchies. Today, we are focusing on the sixteen people in line to the Monégasque throne.
There was a major change to the Constitution of Monaco in 2002 regarding the line of succession. Until then, only the direct descendants, including adopted children, of the reigning prince could inherit the crown.
Jane Seymour was the only one of Henry VIII’s queens to share a grave with him, but the tomb is not what Henry VIII originally intended. The King had planned an impressive monument, to include a recumbent statue of his most “entirely beloved” Queen Jane, a tomb which…
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…
The Duchess of Sussex turns 38 today and she’s had quite the year to look back on as she celebrates her special day. Royal patronages, royal tours and a royal baby have all made the past 12 months ones to remember. So as Meghan marks her birthday, Royal Central looks back at her past year, in photos.
August 2018
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Learn to dress like a royal through free online course from the University of Glasgow
3rd August 2019
While the ‘Kate effect’ and ‘Meghan effect’ has fashionistas racing to their laptops every time the duchesses step out in a new ensemble, royal fashion lovers rejoice, as there is a new way to indulge in your passion.
The University of Glasgow has collaborated…
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May 1876, Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress Of India after discussion with
Prime Minister of the day, Benjamin Disraeli led to Queen Victoria wanting a
title boost after her daughter became Empress Of Germany. From 1876 until the
Empire Of India was disbanded…
Looking for the grave of Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine
of Aragon in Peterborough, is an experience both moving and affecting and
remains a special reason why many choose to visit the Cathedral today. Peterborough
Cathedral hosts an annual festival devoted to Catherine’s memory, usually held
at the end January, to commemorate the fact that Catherine of Aragon was buried
at the Cathedral on…
