The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee emblem is
taking centre stage in a new, limited exhibition at the Victoria
and Albert Museum in South Kensington. The display will celebrate
the creativity of the young aspiring designers and the number of
submissions for emblems to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s
reign. It will also feature previous Jubilee emblem designs. Run in
accordance…
In the summertime, Oslo Royal Palce is
opened to the public as King Harald and Queen Sonja exchange
residences for the royal farm at Bygdøy right on the outskirts of
the Norwegian capital. From late June until mid-August the Palace
can be visited. All visitors follow a…
With warmer days ahead, people who visit
the Tower of London will soon be able to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee with Superbloom at the Tower’s moat. But, what exactly is
Superbloom? Superbloom will be a colourful and vibrant field of
flowers throughout the…
Charlottenlund Palace in Denmark will no
longer be sold. About two months ago, the plan was for
Charlottenlund Palace to be put up for sale. The Danish Palaces and
Culture Agency said that it no longer served a cultural purpose,
but Danish Members of Parliament disagreed. Thus, the historic
palace will not be sold. Mads Hedegaard, Director of Charlottenlund
Palace, said: “I was informed…
The Tower of London has a new Constable.
From August, General Sir Gordon Messenger will become the 161st
Constable of the Tower of London and the first Royal Marine to hold
the post. The role of the Constable is the most senior appointment
one can have at the Tower of…
The ultimate spring clean is over as historic part of Windsor Castle prepares to reopen
1st April 2022
After being closed to the public for two
months, Windsor Castle’s stunning Waterloo Chamber is reopening to
visitors on Saturday, 9 April, with a fresh appearance. After the
roof above the chamber, which is one of the largest rooms in the
castle, was replaced, work…
Windsor Castle was founded almost 1,000
years ago by William the Conquerer and has since been occupied by a
staggering 39 monarchs. Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to make
this her permanent residence in recent years. This beautiful castle
is the oldest and largest occupied, working castle in the world and
home to approximately 150 people. The castle is made up of the
State Apartments, and…
During the reign of Queen Victoria and
Prince Albert, Windsor Castle was made their primary royal
residence despite the Queen complaining early on in her reign that
the castle was “prison-like” and “dull and tiresome.” She would
often prefer Osborne…
King George III became heir to the throne
after the death of his father in 1751. And almost from the moment
he became King, in 1760, George would spend most of his reign
reigniting a royal interest in Windsor Castle. Windsor had been
overlooked after the House of Hanover…
Built in the 11th century, Windsor Castle
has a history spanning hundreds of years. The royal residence in
the English county of Berkshire has long been associated with royal
weddings, funerals, and other events. With its vast history, Royal
Central is taking a look at the castle’s history, specifically, the
castle during the time of the Tudors. The Tudor period occurred
between 1485 and…
