Royal stories are never far from the
headlines and if the modern monarchies can’t provide a tale then
those who trod palace corridors before them are always on hand to
give us a regal fix. This week, historic homes used by some of the
most famous royals of them all have got everyone talking. Here’s a
look at the royal history stories from the past seven days.
Elizabeth I A castle with…
Mary, Queen of Scots' hiding place could become a wedding venue
12th September 2019
She is among the most romantic of all
royals and now the tranquil spot where she tried to escape her
dramatic fate could be part of modern love stories. The castle
where Mary, Queen of Scots hid in an attempt to evade capture and
begin a new quest for power could become a…
Serbia's Crown Prince Couple hosted charity gala at the White Palace
12th September 2019
Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess
Katherine of Serbia hosted the official opening of the three-day
Generali 24 Hours of Elegance-festival on Monday at the White
palace. This year’s “Generali 24 Hours of Elegance” was held in
cooperation with the British…
”The prime minister’s advice to HM the
Queen and the prorogation which followed thereon was unlawful and
is thus null and of no effect”. With this brief sentence, a panel
of judges in Scotland has placed the relationship between the Queen
and her Prime Minister under a greater spotlight than perhaps at
any previous time in her 67-year reign. It follows a legal
challenge to the decision…
This week’s Royal Central podcast looks
ahead to the enthronement of the new Emperor of Japan. As well as
the latest behind the scenes news on the guest list from our Deputy
Editor, Brittani Barger, there’s also a debate about whether
abdication is changing the way we…
Denmark's main royal residence, Amalienborg Palace, increases terror preparedness
10th September 2019
The Danish royal residence of Amalienborg
Palace in Copenhagen will soon be closed to all car traffic as part
of moves to reduce the threat of a terror attack. The Danish
news-agency “Ritzau” confirmed the details from Copenhagen City
Council and the Danish Royal Court.
This week’s Royal Central Podcast looks
to the future and events coming up for ruling families across
Europe as well as considering the past and some special
commemorations taking place in the next few months. Join Brittani
Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck for their…
Serbia's Crown Prince Couple open new exhibition on King Peter II
5th September 2019
Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess
Katherine officially opened the “His Majesty King Peter II – The
Making of the King” exhibition at the Royal Palace in Belgrade
earlier this week. The new exhibition has debuted around the
anniversary of King Peter’s birthday…
As The Queen continues her traditional
summer break at Balmoral, we’re taking a look at another Scottish
castle with ties to the Royal Family. Glamis Castle was the
childhood home of the Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess
Margaret, and it also served as inspiration for Shakespeare’s
Macbeth. Chief Reporter Kristin Contino visited the castle this
summer in her quest to uncover more…
