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The Queen joins in the messages of condolence following King Bhumibol's death

The Queen has sent a private message of condolence to Queen Sirikit and The Crown Prince of Thailand following King Bhumibol’s death. Following the death of King Bhumibol, who reigned for 70 years, Her Majesty The Queen is now the world’s longest reigning living monarch. The message will remain private between Her Majesty and the Thai Royal Family, but it is expected to mirror the…
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The Cambridge family's tour of Canada - in pictures

With the Cambridge’s tour of Canada now complete, Royal Central takes a look back at some of the moments that defined the visit in pictures. From Prince George blowing bubbles to Princess Charlotte sitting on a fluffy goldendoodle, we hope you enjoy this…
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A royal snub for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Kelowna leg of #RoyalVisitCanada

In a stark contrast to the gloomy, rainy weather that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge experienced in Bella Bella, the sun shone down on the future king and his wife as they stepped out of their car on the UBC Okanagan campus to celebrate the 10th anniversary. The couple did a quick walk through the crowd to a small stage where they unveiled a plaque and viewed a wooden art installation by Les…
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UK government steps in to save Queen Victoria’s Coronet from exportation

The UK government have placed a temporary export ban on Queen Victoria’s coronet in an attempt to keep it in the country. Queen Victoria’s sapphire and diamond coronet is at risk of being exported from UK soil unless a buyer can be found for the £5 million piece. Designed by Prince Albert in 1840, the coronet is considered one of the most important jewels in Queen Victoria’s reign.
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Meet the new Duke of Westminster

It has been announced that the Duke of Westminster, Major-General Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, died on Tuesday at the age of 64. A question that many people have been asking is who will succeed the title of Duke of Westminster following His Grace’s untimely…
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Intimate ''game of Hearts'' letters by the Queen Mother to go on sale

A collection of letters penned by a young Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon- later to become known as the Queen Mother- to a wounded WWI soldier is set to go under the hammer. The six letters, which date between 1916-1919, offer an insight into the intimate friendship between the teenage and Private James Harding; one of many soldiers sent to recuperate at Elizabeth’s family home, Glamis Castle in…
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