Eleanor Cobham is perhaps one of the
lesser known royal wives of medieval times. As with most women of
her time, not much is known of her youth. She was born around 1400,
probably at Sterborough Castle in Kent, which didn’t survive the
reign of Oliver Cromwell. Her parents were Reginald Cobham, 3rd
Baron Sterborough, 3rd Lord Cobham and Eleanor Culpeper. When she
was around 22 years old, she…
This article was written by Oskar Aanmoen
and originally published in 2016. It has been republished in honour
of Halloween. His Royal Highness Prince Joachim of Denmark formerly
lived with his family in a dignified villa in the district of
Klampenborg in Denmark’s…
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…
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 today we turn to the time of the
Tudors and the sad story of a teenage queen, Catherine Howard whose
downfall began the day…
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…
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 highly developed free-market
economy similar to its European counterparts with monarchies like
the United Kingdom…
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…
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 release, she gave an in-depth
interview to Stella Magazine, an offshoot of The Telegraph. In it,
she highlighted how Anne was…
