As we begin another month, Royal Central takes a look at some of September’s most memorable royal moments:
1 September 1878:
On this day in 1878, Princess Alexandra of Saxe Coburg and Gotha was born in Germany to Prince Alfred, Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. The Princess went on to have three children with her husband Ernst II and died in…
Some royal wedding dresses stand the test of time, others are always very much of the era they were worn but some are such instant hits that they take on a fame all of their own. The gown worn by the Queen’s only sister,Princess Margaret, for her wedding to…
There are many people who, throughout history, have pretended to be royal. The desire for power and wealth have enticed many to falsely pretend to be a royal who has either died or disappeared. Not many of them are women; however, a ship once came to Norway with a woman who…
On 21 August 1930, one of the most famous royal stories of the 20th century began with the birth of Princess Margaret. The Princess lived an eventful life and died in 2002. On what would have been her 90th birthday, Royal Central rounds ups some of the most fascinating facts about Margaret Rose, sister to The Queen.
She was going to be called Ann Margaret, but her grandfather King George V…
Fans of Netflix’s hit drama The Crown can finally add an exciting date to their diaries. Series four will premiere Sunday, 15 November, the streaming service announced Thursday.
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A teaser trailer for the long-awaited fourth series was…
It might be the height of summer but August has plenty of royal history within its 31 days. From birthdays to wedding anniversaries to coronations, here are some of the most famous royal August anniversaries.
August 4, 1981
On this day in 1981 Meghan, the Duchess of…
Rescue plan for tomb of the English queen who never set foot in her realm
4th August 2020
For a Queen of England who never set foot on English soil, her tomb has not been able to find a home either.
Berengaria of Navarre was the wife of King Richard the Lionheart for eight years until his death in 1199. Berengaria and Richard had had no children together, and she settled in Le Mans in France. She died there in 1230, and she was buried near Le Mans at the l’Épau Abbey. The monks…
The former church Haga Sophia has been widely reported in the media over recent weeks after the building has been converted into a mosque for the second time. However, what isn’t known to many is that right next to the famous building is a unique hidden story. In a…
As the summer takes hold, it’s brought plenty of royal surprises with it. A new set of challenges in Spain, a welcome return for visits to some of the most famous royal residences in Europe as lockdown eases and, perhaps the biggest shock of all, a royal wedding.
Philip May, husband to former Prime Minister Theresa May, is to be knighted for his political service.
Upon a recommendation from Boris Johnson, The Queen has signified her intention of conferring a knighthood to Mr May who lived in 10 Downing Street from 2016 to 2019.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also recommended that a number of individuals are awarded peerages, meaning they will sit…
