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…
