Hermine Reuss of Greiz was born on 17
December 1887 as the fifth child and fourth daughter of Heinrich
XXII, Prince Reuss of Greiz, and Princess Ida Mathilde Adelheid of
Schaumburg-Lippe. Her elder brother had been injured during a
childhood surgery, leaving him mentally and physically disabled.
Her parents had been praying for a boy, but they would not have
another son. Her mother gave birth to a…
“Remember remember the 5th of November,
gunpowder, treason and plot…” November 5th is still considered to
be one of the most important in British history. But why? What are
the royal links? And why do we still mark it today? On April 13,
1570, Guido ‘Guy’…
History of Royal Titles: Why are male heirs to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?
28th October 2020
Aside from the historically important
position of king or queen, the title of ‘The Prince of Wales’ has
existed for the longest time. It originated in approximately 1223
when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by the English King
Henry III. Royal Central is taking…
Many people believe that there is a
supernatural world beyond our own; a world where ghosts, spectres
and past souls roam free – or perhaps stay on earth to complete
some unfinished business. These beliefs have brought up hundreds of
reported sightings throughout history, some of which have been
thought to be apparitions of famous historical figures. During the
spookiest time of the year…
Public speaking has become second nature
to The Queen since her first speech, 80 years ago. On October 13th
1940, the then Princess Elizabeth gave her first-ever radio
broadcast at the age of 14 years old. Sitting alongside her sister
Princess Margaret, who was then 10…
Princess Louise, the sixth child and
fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, holds an
interesting spot in history. She supported higher education for
women and feminist causes and was closely involved in the arts –
not at all common for a Victorian princess.
Unlike the christenings of Queen
Victoria’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the
christening of the future Queen is an event about which far less is
known. It was not the subject of a painting, nor was much written
about it as the ceremony itself was a strictly private one, by
order of the Prince Regent. Much later, the many baptismal services
which were performed within The…
Buckingham Palace announced The Queen and
the Duke of Edinburgh will cut their summer break short in Balmoral
to spend time at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk starting on
Monday. A palace spokesperson said in a statement: “Subject to the
finalisation of the…
There are hundreds of countries, states
and territories which have been visited by members of the Royal
Family, but there are few which hold a special and long-lasting
place in their hearts. Kenya is one country which has acted as a
polaroid for key royal events for…
On This Day in 1997: The Queen addresses the nation following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales
5th September 2020
At 6pm on September 5 1997, The Queen
spoke live to the nation to pay tribute to Diana, Princess of
Wales, who died a week earlier in Paris. Her Majesty was placed
under considerable pressure to deliver the unprecedented speech
following a barrage of criticism directed at the monarch for her
behaviour in the days after Diana’s death. The Queen had drawn
criticism for staying in…
