Sapphires have been one of the favourite
jewels of the modern House of Windsor. The famous engagement ring,
worn now by two Princesses of Wales, is one of the best known regal
gems in the world. Meanwhile, Queen Camilla has made a sapphire
tiara the symbol of her first months as consort, choosing it for
the first State Banquet of her husband’s reign. The Royal Family
has several other…
Rishi Sunak joins King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral just days before anniversary of accession
4th September 2023
As the first anniversary of his accession
to the throne nears, King Charles has been keeping up with
traditions, and has spent these last few days of summer holidays at
Balmoral. On Sunday, 3rd September, His Majesty and Queen
Camilla attended Sunday service at Crathie…
Much is known about the life of the new
King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his
first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen
Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king. The Norwegian and
British royal families have…
Nearly a year after her death, the
formation of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee to plan a
permanent tribute to the late queen has been announced. The Deputy
Prime Minister Oliver Dowden announced that the work is now under
way on a project focused on “designing a fitting tribute to her
legacy of service to our nation and the Commonwealth,” which will
be unveiled in 2026, the…
The controversial planning of the funeral for Diana, Princess of Wales
2nd September 2023
When a member of the Royal Family dies, a
funeral plan is usually ready. In the case of Diana, Princess of
Wales, things were much different, especially since she had just
finalised her divorce from Prince Charles. The Royal Family had
just a week to organise…
King Charles III with a fashion first as he attends Braemar Games
2nd September 2023
The King has attended the Braemar
Gathering as his stay at Balmoral continues. And His Majesty had a
fashion first for the traditional games as he chose a kilt in the
brand new Charles III tartan for the event. The tartan, which
features blue, red and grey/ green, is…
Queen Camilla's Reading Room surprises readers with rare comment on the state of a royal marriage
2nd September 2023
Queen Camilla’s Reading Room has
surprised many with the current pick for a book to read, as the
volume touches upon a subject that members of the Royal Family are
often reluctant to discuss: other Royals. The book currently picked
by Her Majesty is Anne Glenconner’s “Lady in Waiting: My
Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown”, and recalls the
years during which Lady…
Following Diana, Princess of Wales’s
untimely death in August 1997, thousands of flowers famously were
placed in front of Kensington and Buckingham Palace. At Kensington,
60 million flowers were placed, spanning 30 feet from the gates.
While those flowers are no longer…
The striking jewels that combine the stories of two royal families
1st September 2023
It is a set of sapphires that brings
together the histories of several royal dynasties and which made
its mark again when a brand new queen wore it for a major event at
the start of a new reign. The sapphires of the Royal Family have a
fascinating tale to tell. Queen…
26 years later: A look back on the day the people lost "their princess"
31st August 2023
Another 31 August and another year since
the untimely passing of Diana, Princess of Wales. She was known as
“the people’s princess,” and her death took a toll on people
worldwide. As another sombre anniversary passes, Royal Central
looks at how that fateful day played out – hour by hour. At 11:30
a.m. local time, Diana and her rumoured boyfriend, Dodi Al-Fayed,
were…