The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked their first official engagement of 2022 at the Foundling Museum, which highlights and tells the story of the 18th-century Foundling Hospital, the U.K.’s first children’s charity. With the Duchess now patron of the museum, Royal Central is taking a look at its royal connection that dates back centuries.
Founded by the philanthropic sea captain…
In February of 2022, a new biography of Queen Alexandra will be hitting bookshelves.
On 28 February, Frances Dimond’s Queen Alexandra: Loyalty and Love will be available. This is the first major Queen Alexandra biography that covers both her public and private lives.
Terminally ill Frank Field made a Companion Of Honour by The Queen
31st December 2021
Terminally ill Lord Frank Field becomes is made a Companion of Honour by The Queen
Lord Frank Field, who recently revealed that he is dying, has been appointed as a Member of the Companion of Honour by The Queen.
Lord Field, who was Member of Parliament for Birkenhead…
Arise Sir Chris Whitty, Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Dame Jenny Harries - scientists honoured by The Queen
31st December 2021
Arise Sir Chris Whitty, Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Dame Jenny Harries – scientists recognised by The Queen in New Year’s Honours
Scientists who have been leading the UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised by The Queen in the 2022 New Year Honours List.
One of the most recognisable faces in the land, Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for…
BREAKING: New Year Honours List 2022 revealed - Dame Joanna Lumley and Dame Vanessa Redgrave amongst recipients
31st December 2021
Actresses Joanna Lumley and Vanessa Redgrave are amongst the famous faces honoured by The Queen in the 2022 New Year Honours.
Lumney and Redgrave both receive Damehoods – Dame Joanna for services to drama, entertainment and to charitable causes, and Dame Vanessa for…
Royals are 'upset' after the removal of trusted protection officers following security incident
30th December 2021
Members of the Royal Family are reportedly upset by the removal of trusted protection officers after a recent security breach at Windsor Castle.
On Christmas morning, a 19-year-old man armed with a crossbow, was arrested for trespassing on the grounds of Windsor Castle…
Hermitage worker finds 100-year-old candy in a Romanov dress
23rd December 2021
A restorer working at The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg has found a sweet surprise while working on a Romanov gown.
Galina Fedorova, a worker in the Laboratory of Scientific Tissue Restoration, is working on a 1903 gown and discovered a piece of candy in the pocket. While unstitching one of the sleeves that was lightly closed, a small jewel-like object fell out. It turned out to be a…
Canadian MPs sing 'God Save The Queen' in a show of support for the monarchy after Barbados became a republic
3rd December 2021
A number of Canadian Members of Parliament broke into song in the House of Commons chamber this week as MPs congratulated Barbados on transferring from Realm to Republic.
Conservative MPs in Canada sang the British National Anthem, God Save The Queen, while legislators…
One charged after shooting of soldier at the Norwegian Royal Family’s summer residence
3rd December 2021
One person has been charged after a soldier was admitted to hospital after a shooting at the Norwegian Royal Family’s summer residence, Mågerø.
The incident occurred during a military exercise, and no royals were present on the estate at the time of the shooting.
A soldier has been admitted to hospital after a shooting incident at the Norwegian Royal Family`s summer residence, Mågerø. The incident occurred during a military exercise. No royals were present on the estate at the time of the shooting.
Norwegian media reports that a female conscript soldier was injured on Tuesday afternoon during an exercise. The soldier was transported to Ullevål…
