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…
