Queen Elizabeth II

A momentous day! The Queen breaks another royal milestone as she becomes the second longest reigning monarch in history

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12th June 2022
The Queen is now the second longest reigning Monarch in recorded history. Her rule has now reached 70 years and 126 days, equalling the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Her latest historic milestone comes just a week after Her Majesty became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Elizabeth II became Queen on February 6th 1952. On September 9th 2015, she…
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British Royals

Piano given by Princess Margaret to Sir Roderick Llewellyn goes on auction

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11th June 2022
A gift from The Queen’s late sister is going up for auction at the end of June. Princess Margaret, The Queen’s younger sister, gave her then-boyfriend, Roderick Llewellyn, a piano as a gift during their relationship in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The piano was made in the 1890s by Mitchell & Briggs, who held a Royal Warrant. The Princess’s relationship with…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall host Commonwealth diaspora reception

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10th June 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the Commonwealth diaspora ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings. Welcoming around 500 guests, Prince Charles and Camilla met people from across the Commonwealth who are now based in the UK, including the High Commissioners of some countries and representatives from the…
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British Royals

The Best Platinum Jubilee Food Gifts

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6th June 2022
There are countless different souvenirs that you can buy to remember the Platinum Jubilee by. At Royal Central, we’ve gathered some of the best food-related Jubilee gifts for you to enjoy. Fortnum’s Platinum Jubilee Blend, Loose Leaf Tea Caddy Fortnum and Mason has held several royal warrants, and continues to have a close relationship with the Royal Family. They have released a…
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