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90 Years of Grace: Her '50s Style

As Royal Central marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of one of modern history’s most famous princesses, we are taking a look back at some of Grace’s most stylish moments of the 1950s. This decade saw her rise to Hollywood stardom by the mid ’50s, with an Oscar under her belt, before leaving it all behind for true love in Monaco, becoming Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco…
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Ninety Years of Grace: the most famous royal wedding dress of all?

It is perhaps the most talked about royal wedding dress of them all. When Grace Kelly, Oscar winning actress and Hollywood superstar, married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19th 1956, she did it in a gown for the history books. The outfit became an instant classic and remains an icon to this day. [getty src=”2628819″ width=”443″ height=”594&#8243…
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Ninety Years of Grace: the story of a princess

She was the ultimate fairytale princess whose royal story fascinated the world and nine decades on, she continues to captivate. Grace of Monaco, film star turned consort, became a 20th century icon. And her tale began nine decades ago this month. Grace Patricia Kelly was…
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Royals and witchcraft: Eleanor Cobham

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…
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TBT: Prince Joachim fears the ghosts at Schackenborg Castle

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 capital, Copenhagen. There, the family lived for two years after they moved from Schackenborg Castle in Jylland. Now, the family…
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Tales of Tudor Ghosts: Catherine Howard

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…
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The Royal Central Podcast: do monarchies need to modernise more?

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 how ruling houses can refresh their images. Plus – do you think it’s time to drop the curtsies? [soundcloud…
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