The Queen has returned to Scotland again
to attend the opening of the Scottish Parliament. As with the
opening of Parliament in Westminster, the crown jewels are
featured. However, instead of the crown jewels that we typically
see there, we now get to see the crown jewels of Scotland. The
crown jewels of Scotland are officially known as the Honours of
Scotland. The Honours were used in…
The Queen speaks of her 'deep affection' for Scotland' she is joined by Charles & Camilla to open Scottish Parliament
2nd October 2021
The Queen has officially opened a new
session of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, with the monarch
using the occasion to speak of her “deep affection” for the
country. Joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, Her Majesty
delivered a speech in the…
The Queen speaks publicly about Prince Philip for the first time since his death during an engagement in Scotland
2nd October 2021
The Queen has spoken about the death of
her late husband, Prince Philip, during an engagement in Scotland.
This is the first time the monarch has publicly spoken about the
loss of her husband of 74 years. As the 95-year-old monarch opened
the new session of the…
Whiskey galore as the Duke of Rothesay's visit to Edinburgh continues
2nd October 2021
On Friday, 1 October, the Duke of
Rothesay enjoyed a sip of his own bespoke whiskey cocktail as he
officially opened the new Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh’s
Princes Street during his trip to Edinburgh. Offering views of the
city and Edinburgh Castle, the experience allows customers a unique
drinking experience. Prince Charles, who is known as the Duke of
Rothesay in Scotland…
It’s been 25 years since the first
Maggie’s Centre opened. In honour of the milestone, the Duchess of
Cornwall spoke on the organisation she’s supported and how she
would like to see a Maggie’s Centre in every NHS cancer hospital.
To mark the…
A year after initial plans were put on
hold by the pandemic, special celebrations marking the 350th
anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh have taken
place. The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as Charles and Camilla are
known when in Scotland, spent time at…
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli
Mozzi have chosen the name Sienna for their new daughter. The
couple made the announcement on social media, 13 days after
welcoming their little girl. Her full name is Sienna Elizabeth
Mapelli Mozzi. Revealing their pick, Beatrice also shared a photo
of her daughter’s footprints and added that she is settling in well
with her family, including…
The Queen and Prince Charles have helped
mark another big moment in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as
they placed a new tree in the grounds of Balmoral to mark the start
of the official planting season that will help form a green canopy
across Britain. Her Majesty and…
The Countess of Wessex has taken on a new
role supporting learning for children living in some of the most
deprived parts of India. Sophie is now patron of the OSCAR
Foundation which uses football to help provide education for the
youngsters. As Buckingham Palace…
The Queen is set to visit Wales for the
first time in five years in October. On the 14th, The Queen will
attend the opening ceremony of the sixth session of Senedd.
According to the Welsh Parliament website, Her Majesty will make a
speech in the Senedd’s chamber. In honour of her upcoming visit,
Royal Central is taking a look back at the first time The Queen
opened Welsh Parliament back in…
