It’s been nearly 90 years since the
United Kingdom crowned its last King, King George VI. And the
outfit worn by George on 12 May 1937 might give us an idea of how
King Charles III may dress when he is crowned on 6 May, and how he
could follow tradition. As he walked into Westminster Abbey, King
George VI wore the Robe of State, also known as the Parliament
Robe. The long mantle is worn by…
With just days to go until the Coronation
of King Charles III, another big change has just taken place at one
of the oldest royal buildings in the world. On April 24 2023, the
Tower of London revealed the new uniform of the Yeoman
Warders. The traditional uniform is…
Hundreds of royal fans have contacted
Royal Central after believing they had been lucky enough to get
tickets to the Coronation concert, only to find they wouldn’t be
attending after all. Just after midday, thousands received an email
telling them they had ”won” two…
The Princess of Wales shares insight into royal motherhood during visit to baby bank
25th April 2023
The Princess of Wales gave an insight
into royal motherhood after she visited The Baby Bank in Windsor to
talk about how the organisation carries out support to local
families in need. During the visit, the Princess met volunteers and
took part in sorting donations and packing referrals. While
chatting, she shared how her children, George, 9, Charlotte, 7, and
Louis, who just turned five, are…
Westminster Abbey is now closed to the
public as final preparations for the Coronation take place. The
last members of the public to visit the Abbey before King Charles
and Queen Camilla are crowned there entered on April 24 2023. The
doors were shut to visitors at 3.30…
The modern brides of the House of Kent
have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or
another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly
memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient
churches in England while another was worn at a…
The husband of a Princess who refused a title from The Queen in an effort to stay ‘common’
24th April 2023
Back in April 1963, the country stopped
to watch the grand wedding of Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin,
Princess Alexandra of Kent, to British businessman Angus Ogilvy.
The couple met during a ball at Luton Hoo in 1955, and seven years
later, Buckingham Palace announced they were engaged to be married.
Despite being the second son of the Earl and Countess of Airlie,
Angus was seen as…
On 24 April 1963, Princess Alexandra of
Kent married Angus Ogilvy, the son of the 12th Earl of Airlie, at
Westminster Abbey. The couple had first met at a ball at
Alexandra’s cousin Lady Zia Wernher’s home in Bedfordshire. Their
engagement was announced on 19…
The modern brides of the House of Kent
have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or
another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly
memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient
churches in England while another was worn at a…
King Charles III has appointed two new
members of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry.
His Majesty has made Baroness Ashton of Upholland a Lady Companion
of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Lord Patten of Barnes is a
Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
Appointment to the Order is in the gift of The King who is
Sovereign of the Garter. It is awarded…
