Anti-apartheid and human rights activist
Desmond Tutu has died of cancer at the age of 90, it was announced
earlier today. He was the Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986
and then the Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996. The Dutch
King and Queen and Princess Beatrix were one of the first to pay
tribute to him. A message posted to social media stated, “We
cherish our memories of…
The Queen has revealed her hope that her
Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be a chance for people to come
together. Her Majesty spoke of her wishes during her Christmas
address. Touching on the forthcoming celebrations to mark the 70th
anniversary of her reign, she said…
The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed her
favourite childhood books in a new interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today
programme. Speaking with Lord Dobbs, Camilla revealed that the
classic Black Beauty by Anna Sewell was her favourite book growing
up as a “pony mad child.”…
The Queen's year in review: A year of heartbreak and difficult circumstances
26th December 2021
2021 has brought a year of joy, personal
heartbreak, and difficult circumstances for many people worldwide,
and The Queen is no exception. As the year comes to a close, Royal
Central is looking back on Her Majesty’s year and all the highs,
lows, and little moments in between. January January started the
year with business as usual as the United Kingdom endured a third
national lockdown due…
Armed intruder arrested in grounds of Windsor Castle where The Queen is celebrating Christmas
25th December 2021
A man has been arrested after attempting
to break into Windsor Castle this morning. According to the Daily
Mirror, police arrested the man who is now in police custody. He
allegedly had an offensive weapon in his possession. Thames Valley
Police say the intruder did…
The Queen pays tribute to "my beloved Philip" in the most defining Christmas Broadcast of Her Majesty's 70-year reign
25th December 2021
The Queen paid an emotional tribute to
her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, in her annual Christmas
Day broadcast to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. In her
speech, the 95-year-old reflected on the loss of her husband of 73
years, and sympathised with the millions of others who had loved
ones die in 2021. Sitting in the White Drawing Room of Windsor
Castle with a photograph of…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge head to church at Sandringham on Christmas morning
25th December 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
attended Christmas Day service at Sandringham The couple, along
with their three children, were seen at St Mary Magdalene on the
Norfolk estate. The Duchess was wearing a check coat and trilby
style hat. The family is…
Charles & Camilla lead the Royal Family to Church on Christmas morning in the absence of The Queen
25th December 2021
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Cornwall led a small congregation of Royal Family members to Church
on Christmas morning in the absence of The Queen. Her Majesty has
reluctantly decided not to attend morning worship due to the
worsening public health crisis, which…
British government minister witnessed the birth of Princess Alexandra 85-years-ago to ensure there was no baby swapping
25th December 2021
In years gone by, it was customary for
the birth of any royal baby to be witnessed by the UK Home
Secretary ensuring the new arrival was genuine. The Queen’s cousin,
Princess Alexandra, was the last royal to have had her birth
witnessed by the by an official political observer in 1936. Sir
John Simon, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Office,
was present when Princess Marina…
