“Twenty-five years ago my grandfather
broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another
landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to
see me in your homes on Christmas Day.” The Queen uttered these
words on Christmas Day 1957 during her first televised Christmas
Message, broadcast live from the Long Library at the Sandringham
Estate in Norfolk. In…
The Queen has celebrated the 70th
anniversary of a company that holds all three Royal warrants. Her
Majesty viewed a selection of items by Halcyon Days in a special
showing in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. The firm was
set up to revive the craft of…
A trip down memory lane for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during military event in Jamaica
25th March 2022
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
continue their first royal tour of the Caribbean, many might
recognise a moment the couple shared from a similar event during a
royal tour in 1953. On their final morning in Jamaica, the Duke and
Duchess attended a special military…
The Duchess of Cornwall was introduced to
one of the world’s most talented racehorses, Honeysuckle, during
her visit to Ireland on Thursday. Her Royal Highness arrived at the
yard of County Waterford trainer Henry De Bromhead in a bask of
glorious weather. When she entered the main yard she was introduced
to Rachael Blackmore – one of racing’s leading jockeys. In the past
twelve…
Buckingham Palace has confirmed The Queen
still hopes to attend the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip
which will be held at Westminster Abbey next week. It was also
confirmed that members of the Royal Family will lead the
congregation in remembering and paying…
The Prince of Wales has said his prayers
remain with the people of Ukraine, exactly one month after the
Russian invasion began. Speaking at the start of his visit to the
Republic of Ireland, the Prince said ”our thoughts, and I am sure
your thoughts and prayers…
The Queen’s historic reign has seen many
changes but some things remain constant. Among them is the
traditional ceremony which allows Britain’s politicians to get down
to business: the State Opening of Parliament. All laws are passed
in The Queen’s name and require Royal Assent, although this is
always a formality and hasn’t been refused since 1707. Real power
rests with…
With The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s
royal visit to Belize completed, let’s look at the sartorial
choices Kate made during this three-day trip. On arrival in Belize
on Saturday, Kate returned to one of her favourite designers, Jenny
Packham, for this…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit
to the Bahamas, their first official trip there, is part of The
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Royal Central takes a look
back at previous visits to the Bahamas by The Queen. She has
visited the country five times in…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Governor General as Platinum Jubilee tour of Jamaica begins
23rd March 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began
their Platinum Jubilee visit to Jamaica with a visit to the
island’s Governor General. They were welcomed to King’s House by
Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen soon after their arrival on March
22nd 2022. The couple had departed Belize earlier after a three day
tour for the Jubilee. On arrival at the Norman Manley International
Airport in…
