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Royals join those sending messages of support to France as Notre Dame fire continues

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15th April 2019
Millions are watching as efforts continue to save Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris which continues to burn after a huge fire broke out in the roof in the early evening of April 15th 2019. Messages of support for France are pouring in from around the world. And among those expressing sadness over the fire and hopes that some of the medieval glory of the cathedral can be saved are members of royal…
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Palaces & Buildings

Marie Antoinette's chambers at Versailles throw open their gilded doors again

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15th April 2019
After three years of extensive renovations, Marie Antoinette’s elaborate apartments will reopen to visitors at the Palace of Versailles. The public can tour The Queen’s Bedchamber, The Nobles’ Room, The Royal Table Antechamber, and The Queens’ Guard Room from 16 April. “The work that has been done by all the craftsmen who worked on this site has led us to revisit this…
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FeaturesHistory

Queen Victoria, 200 Years: Competition

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14th April 2019
It’s the biggest royal anniversary of the year and it’s almost upon us. May 24th 2019 marks two centuries since the birth of Queen Victoria, a monarch so influential, she gave her name to an era. And as part of our Victoria series on Royal Central, we’ve…
State & Ceremonial

The Queen appoints the first ever female Clerk Assistant in the House of Commons

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10th April 2019
The Queen has been pleased to formally approve the appointment of Sarah Davies as the new Clerk Assistant in the House of Commons. Ms Davies will become the first woman to permanently hold the position in the role’s 400-year history and will begin her new job later this month.The Queen has approved the appointment of Sarah Davies as Clerk Assistant of the House of Commons. She is the…
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History

Royal Births - The Attendance of Politicians

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9th April 2019
Royal births in modern times now take place with a great degree of privacy for both the parents and newborn, but this compares drastically with royal births throughout history. One of the most significant changes is that they do not now require the attendance of a politician, or any other specified observer, to confirm the legitimacy of birth. The tradition for a politician to attend a royal birth…
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