Uniquely among the early modern kings,
Frederick II – King ‘in’ Prussia until ‘of’ Prussia was finally
adopted in 1772, who was already known as ‘the Great’ by an
admiring Europe – does not rest in the ancestral vault of the royal
house to which he belonged, nor is his tomb to be found within a
mausoleum or church built to house his remains. Instead,
Frederick’s grave is to be…
VIDEO: Newly unearthed footage shows how the BBC broke the news of Lord Mountbatten's assasination
27th August 2019
Newly unearthed archive footage shows how
the BBC interrupted normal broadcasting to break the news of Lord
Mountbatten’s death 40 years ago. As it was a Bank Holiday Monday,
the BBC was airing a special comedy double-bill featuring Bob Hope
at the time the announcement…
Growing up in the Royal Family is an
experience quite unlike the childhood many (if not all) of us had.
Although Prince Charles was lucky enough to have both his parents
in his life, they were both quite absent from his upbringing. This
was both due to the fact mummy and…
Welcome to a brand new Royal Central
podcast. Every week, the team will be bringing you the latest news
and debate on all things royal. This week, we’re chatting about the
problems faced by the British Royal Family in what’s been a
difficult month. There’s also discussion about a much loved
princess who passed away and a spotlight on a tricky situation for
one of Europe’s most…
Of the nine children of Queen Victoria’s
children, one daughter married in London another on the Isle of
Wight and one son in St. Petersburg. The remaining six married at
Windsor, five at St. George’s Chapel and one in the Private Chapel
at Windsor Castle. The…
The Times has issued an apology to the
Duchess of Cambridge’s hairdresser after publishing an incorrect
article in March. Richard Ward, who styled the Duchess of
Cambridge’s hair on her wedding day, was accused of breaching
Catherine’s confidence in a recent…
Early Life Albert Frederick Arthur George
was born as the second son to the then Prince
George, Duke of York and Mary, Duchess of York on 14
December 1895 at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate. He
was born during the reign of Queen Victoria – his
great-grandmother and was fourth in line to the throne after his
grandfather, father, and older brother, Prince Edward. As the
young…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s oldest
son, Prince Gabriël has decided to quit hockey. The 16-year-old
Prince of the Belgians is said to be very talented. It has,
however, become impossible for the young man to combine his school
work with his demanding hobby. It…
With the birth of a new royal baby, I
would like to explore the history of royal wet-nurses. Why were
they once a perceived necessity? In historical terms, a wet-nurse
would have been engaged for a royal baby and taken on as part of an
official appointment. The wet-nurse…
‘An angel whose brightness shall illume
my life”. The passionate words of a young prince in love, written
to the queen he had just been asked to marry, are among the many
items shared on a new website celebrating the life and achievements
of one of the most famous royals of all. On the 200th anniversary
of the birth of Prince Albert, the Royal Collection Trust is
launching a new resource…
