British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Back to Windsor, and to work, for The Queen

The Queen traditionally always has a quiet January and early February at Sandringham. She only travelled to Sandringham from Windsor Castle last week to mark her Accession Day as she always does. However, she is heading back to work and has a busy March planned. Her Majesty is returning to Windsor Castle, where she has spent most of the last two years. While she has been continuing with much of…
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InsightPrincess Anne and Family

A look at Britain's royal Olympians

As the Summer Olympics get underway, Royal Central takes a look at Great Britain’s royal Olympians. In 1971, the Princess Royal competed in multiple European three-day event championships where she won a gold medal, and in 1975, she won in both the individual and team disciplines, where she took home silver. Anne, the Princess Royal took part in the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in…
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British RoyalsPrince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

A poignant reminder of Prince Philip's life of service from The Queen as she marks 70 years as Monarch

Ahead of her Accession Day on 6 February, The Queen released a statement to mark her Platinum Jubilee in which she highlighted her late husband’s dedication and service.  The statement contains a paragraph dedicated to the late Duke of Edinburgh: I was blessed that in Prince Philip I had a partner willing to carry out the role of consort and unselfishly make the sacrifices that…
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European RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Europe's royals pay tribute to The Queen as she marks Platinum Jubilee

Royals from all over Europe have sent congratulatory messages to The Queen today to wish her well as she marks her Platinum Jubilee. From Norway to Sweden to Romania, Europe’s royals have paid tribute to Her Majesty. Luxembourg: Tessy Antony de Nassau, formerly Princess Tessy, said on her Instagram story about The Queen’s letter to the people: “Beautiful words! Her Majesty…
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