For centuries, tiaras have been a symbol
of royalty and some gems hold more significance than others when
used in these sparkling signs of power. The ruby is the birthstone
for July. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for
centuries and it now features in some of the most striking pieces
in European vaults. The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous
examples of the stone…
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps
one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the
question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December
11th 1936 Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his
reign to marry the woman he…
European leaders are gathering at
Blenheim Palace. Ever since being built at the dawn of the 18th
century, it has been home to a long and illustrious lineage of the
Dukes of Marlborough. Over the centuries, it has been the home of
various great personages, John Churchill…
With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in
Paris only a few days away, royals across the world are preparing
to support their athletes as they represent their kingdoms. While
most royals heading to the Olympics will be spectators, there are
some who have played much bigger roles with some even having the
honour of carrying their country’s flag. King Harald of Norway,
1964 The then-Crown…
King Charles has read his speech at the
State Opening of Parliament and he was wearing one of the most
important symbols of monarchy for it, the Imperial State
Crown. The Imperial State Crown is worn by the British
monarch when they leave Westminster Abbey at the end of…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
arrived in Jersey for a visit to the self-governing British Crown
Dependency. The last King Charles also had a strong connection to
the island nation. The future-King Charles II sought
sanctuary on Jersey twice during the Wars of the…
How sport showcases are bringing Prince George and Princess Charlotte on to the public stage
16th July 2024
Prince George and Princess Charlotte have
shown again that they are following in mum and dad’s footsteps with
strong support for sport. The Prince and Princess of Wales have
been regulars at many sporting events throughout the years and now
their children are carrying on the tradition. It shows the
importance this new generation of royals puts on all kinds of
sport. That was very clear at…
He was the fifth son and the youngest of
the six children of King George V and Queen Mary and, briefly, a
star of the Royal Family. Now, over a century on from his life, his
story continues to fascinate. Royal Central looks at the story of
Prince John, the forgotten son of…
It’s elegant, timeless and yet very much
suited to its wearer.And three decades on, it’s still irresistibly
beautiful. Which begs the question, is Lady Sarah Chatto’s bridal
gown the best royal wedding dress of them all? [getty…
As she undertook her first official visit
to Portugal, Princess Leonor was given the Grand Cross of the
Military Order of Christ by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The
Order, which has three homonyms around the world in the Holy See,
the House of Orléans-Bragança and Kongo (an ancient African Kingdom
located in the territory of modern day Angola), has very ancient
origins, as it is…
