Project Playground is a non-profit
organisation which focuses on improving life opportunities for
children and young people. It was founded in 2010 by Princess Sofia
of Sweden and Frida Vesterberg. Founders: Princess Sofia and Frida
Vesterberg. Photo: Project Playground Project Playground explained
to Royal Central, “The vision is a safe world where every
child grows up with a belief in…
Royal history is dotted with scandalous
love stories and so it’s no surprise that the Tsars of Russia have
had their fair share of sensational liaisons. Today Royal Central
is looking back at some of Russia’s most famous royal mistresses.
Nicholas II and Mathilde…
HMY Britannia by Tower Bridge. Credit:
Lynda Poulter via Wikimedia Commons. In service from 1954 until
1997, HMY Britannia is the former royal yacht of Her Majesty, Queen
Elizabeth II. She was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II
acceded to the British throne in 1660…
Francis, Duke of Teck, was born on this
day in 1837. He was the father of Queen Mary, the wife of King
George V, and therefore a great-grandfather of the present Queen.
He was born Count Francis Paul Charles Louis Alexander of
Hohenstein in Esseg, Slavonia (present-day Osijek, Croatia), the
son of a morganatic marriage between Duke Alexander of Württemberg
and Countess Claudine Rhédey von…
#OnThisDay in 1596 Elizabeth Stuart was born as the daughter of James VI and I and Anne of Denmark
19th August 2016
Elizabeth Stuart, often referred to as
The Winter Queen, was born on 19 August 1595 to James VI of
Scotland, who was also James I of Great Britain, and Anne of
Denmark in Falkland Palace, Scotland. In the Chapel Royal at
Holyrood Palace, Elizabeth was christened in November…
The future Louis VIII of France was born
on 5 September 1187 as the son of Philip II of France and Isabella
of Hainault. Isabella died in 1190 after giving birth to short
lived twin boys and Louis inherited the Country of Artois through
her. On 23 May 1200 Louis was married…
The Queen is well known for her fashion
sense, almost always dressed in bright colours with her handbag in
tow. Have you ever thought about the choices that go into picking
just what outfit and when? Her wardrobe plays a larger part in her
diplomacy then some may have ever noticed. For example in May 2011,
Queen Elizabeth made a historic trip to Dublin, Ireland to mend a
shaky relationship. When…
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has seen a
lot during her 90-year life, having reigned for 63 of those years
she has also been the subject of many displays of art. Some are
your typical predicted portraits, others are, let’s just say,
a little more unusual- Her Majesty…
Maria Antonia Josephina Johanna was born
on 2 November 1755 in Vienna, Austria. She was the 11th child (and
most beautiful daughter) of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Holy
Roman Empress Maria Theresa. She was so beautiful that when she was
around the age of 10, a young…
It is a question that I have
wondered since 2012 when we witnessed the christening of
Princess Estelle in May. In 2013 came princess Leonore, and in 2015
Prince Nicolas. Recently it was Prince Oscar’s turn to receive
his first holy sacrament, and the feeling remains. What makes the
christenings of this royal house so appreciated by royal watchers
throughout the world? The Swedish Royal…
