FeaturesThe Kents

British government minister witnessed the birth of Princess Alexandra 85-years-ago to ensure there was no baby swapping

By
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…
Read more
British Royals

The poignant symbol of love chosen by The Queen as she pays tribute to Prince Philip

By
24th December 2021
The Queen has chosen a highly symbolic brooch to wear for her Christmas Day broadcast and she’s underlined its importance by placing a poignant photo next to her as she delivers her address. Her Majesty decided on a sapphire and diamond brooch that she has worn at some of the most famous moments of her long and happy marriage to Prince Philip. The gem, which features a large sapphire…
Read more
British RoyalsReviews

Review: Secrets of Diana's Last Royal Christmas

By
24th December 2021
EM Productions has released “Secrets of Diana’s Last Royal Christmas” just in time for Christmas itself. The one-hour long programme focuses on Diana’s last Christmas as a member of the Royal Family before her separation from the Prince of Wales. It begins with Diana speaking about Christmas, saying, “Christmas brings its own painful stresses to so many people – the lonely, the…
Read more
British RoyalsFeatures

Royal Family Christmas Cards through the years

By
23rd December 2021
Through the years, the Royal Family has often sent out holiday cards featuring new or rare photos of themselves and their families. Royal Central is taking a look at the tradition that dates back to the days of King George V and Queen Mary. 1914 King George V and Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandparents, sent this greeting to troops fighting in World War I. The card reads, “With our…
Read more