British Royals

The year of two Monarchs comes to an end

The year 2022 has left its mark on royal history. The past twelve months have changed much and the United Kingdom has lived under the reign of two Monarchs. Elizabeth II’s record breaking rule reached another magnificent milestone as 2022 began. Her Late Majesty became the only British Monarch to reign for 70 years on February 6th 2022. She marked the moment in her usual style, with a…
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British Royals

A new title for the Countess of Wessex

As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our second most read article was by Jess Ilse on the news that the Countess of Wessex has received a new title from Queen Elizabeth II. Originally published on 12th May 2022, the full post can be read below. The Countess of Wessex has received a new title from The Queen. Sophie has been named…
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British Royals

THE ROYAL YEAR IN IMAGES: The Platinum Jubilee portraits of Queen Elizabeth II

They were taken to mark a truly historic moment and became a record of a truly historic time. A series of portraits of Queen Elizabeth II were released through the early months of 2022 to mark Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. As the year ended, they became a fitting memorial to the longest reigning Monarch in British history. Awaiting the Jubilee, February 2022 Ahead of the 70th…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne's Lady-in-Waiting and hairdresser are honoured by The King

Members of The Princess Royal’s household were recognised by The King in the first New Year Honours list of His Majesty’s reign. As published in the London Gazette, Margaret Hammond, Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Anne, has been promoted to Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Ms Hammond was previously made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order in 2002 when she was secretary to the…
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