It’s not the most talked about royal wedding of all time but the marriage that took place on a cold, January day in 1967 has proved to be an important one for the Dutch Royal Family. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, aunt of the current monarch King Willem-Alexander, wed Pieter van Vollenhoven in a regal setting and the couple have gone on to be among the most solid supporters of their royal…
The Queen cancels all garden parties in 2021 due to the escalating public health crisis
5th January 2021
The Queen has been forced to cancel all garden parties, both in London and in Edinburgh, for the entirety of 2021.
The announcement comes just a day after the United Kingdom entered a full-scale lockdown – the third of such in the space of ten months.
The garden…
Royal Central is continuing its series which takes a look at the history of several royal residences. Read on to learn more about the Scottish home where Prince Charles had to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Where is it located?
Birkhall is one of the…
Where is it located?
Windsor Castle is located in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, England. The site occupies 13 acres of land and features a fortification, a palace and a small town. It is perhaps most recognisable by the castle’s Round Tower.
When was it built, and when was it used as a royal residence?
The original castle was built during the 11th century after the Norman invasion…
There are only a handful of Christmases that The Queen has not celebrated at Sandringham, 2020 being amongst them. Learn more about the main house on Her Majesty’s estate in Norfolk.
Where is it located?
Sandringham House is located in the Parish of Sandringham…
Nottingham Cottage is a small home next door to Kensington Palace, read on to learn more about its huge royal links.
Where is it located?
Nottingham Cottage, sometimes referred to as Nott Cott, is located within the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. It is owned…
Royal Central has taken a look at the history behind the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. Read on to learn more about St James’s Palace.
Where is it located?
St James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the United Kingdom and is located on the Mall in the City of Westminster, London. The building is attached to Clarence House, another royal residence and is less…
The Queen's New Year Honours List 2021 revealed as Lewis Hamilton, Craig David and Sheila Hancock receive awards
30th December 2020
Lewis Hamilton, Sheila Hancock and Craig David are among those receiving recognition in The Queen’s New Years Honours List of 2021.
The 2021 New Year Honours are the most ethnically diverse honours list yet, with 14.2% of recipients coming from a Black, Asian or…
Royal Central has taken a look at the history behind one of Queen Victoria’s favourite homes, Osborne House.
Where is it located?
The former royal residence where Queen Victoria died is located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight and was built in an Italian Renaissance style by Thomas Cubitt. Prince Albert heavily contributed to the home’s design and enjoyed looking out across the…
