Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that
go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women
who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a
happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to
use against women who might otherwise be untouchable. And several
of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at
times when enemies wanted to…
As Hallowe’en approaches, ghost stories
abound. The nights are drawing in, darkness is falling and amidst
the swirling mists of late autumn evenings come tales of mystery.
This Hallowe’en, Royal Central is taking a look at some of the best
known tales of regal ghosts and…
On this week’s Royal Central podcast,
Deputy Editor Brittani Barger argues in favour of modernising
monarchies as she gives her take on the enthronement ceremonies of
Emperor Naruhito in Japan. And Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, and
Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck, discuss…
BREAKING: Snap general election to take place in December following agreement of all major party leaders
29th October 2019
A general election is now almost certain
to take place in December after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
formally gave the idea his backing. Her Majesty The Queen will be
watching events carefully, with MPs due to set a date for the
election this evening. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pushed for
an early election three times in the past few weeks, however, those
plans failed after the…
If the Enthronement Ceremony made anything clear, it's time for Japan to get with the times and allow female ascension
29th October 2019
Now that the dust has settled on the
Enthronement Ceremony and other events surrounding Emperor Naruhito
of Japan’s enthronement, we can discuss the elephant in the room –
Japan not allowing female ascension. Japan is a first-world
country, advanced in technology and…
A Russian imperial residence is to reopen
following extensive rehabilitation. This is the Alexander Palace in
St Petersburg which over the past three years has been renovated
for more than £24 million (or 31 million US dollars or 2 billion
Russian rubles). The palace was…
Royal pets – A look at the royals and their beloved companions
28th October 2019
For centuries and centuries, royals have
adored their beloved pets the same as we have. Royal canine
companions have held a treasured place in royal families for over
500 years, and we continue to see them highlighted in family photos
and holiday cards. There is more than one royal pet cemetery in
Europe, and they hold treasured places. Charles II and His Spaniels
Although spaniels were a…
The Crown actress gives glimpse into the realities of looking regal
28th October 2019
Silver screen newcomer Erin Doherty is
sharing her insights into what it takes to pull off the put
together royal looks we have grown accustomed to. Doherty, 27, will
make her acting debut as Princess Anne on the latest season of The
Crown. In the press leading up to the…
True Royalty is highlighting their show
“The New Royals” this weekend focusing on the Fab Four: The Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge and Duke and Duchess of Sussex. After the
recent announcement that the Sussexes are suing the Mail and aired
an ITV programme, it is the…
The lost royal garden - on a roof: Ludwig II's Wintergarten
25th October 2019
Munich has a lost royal garden. As with
so much that surrounds the legendary King Ludwig II of Bavaria
(1845-1886), the myth has its roots in reality. That King who once
said of himself ‘I want to remain an eternal enigma to myself and
to others’ is now an established part of Bavarian folklore in his
own right, something to which his activities consciously
contributed during his lifetime. Not…
