The Cambridges are spending lockdown at
Anmer Hall and a low-key family celebration is sure to be happening
this weekend as Kate starts the last year of her thirties. Born on
9 January 1982 at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, the Duchess
marks her 39th year today. Read on for 39 facts about the Duchess
(in no particular order). Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was
christened at St Andrew’s…
In honour of the Duchess of Cambridge’s
39th birthday, Royal Central is taking a look back at 39 of her
most memorable style moments over the years. Readers might notice a
handful of designers mentioned frequently. The Duchess has been
known to wear pieces by Jenny…
The Queen has issued a rare personal
message of congratulations to BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour on the
occasion of the programme’s 75th anniversary. Her Majesty, who is
known to be an avid listener of the show, wished Women’s Hour
“continued…
The Queen’s first cousin, Lady Mary
Colman, has died at her Norfolk home at the age of 88. Lady Mary,
who was also a Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Alexandra, died on
Saturday, January 2. Born in January 1932 to Captain Michael Bowes
Lyon and Elizabeth Margaret Cator, Lady Mary Cecilia Bowes Lyon was
born and grew up in Bedfordshire. In 1951, at the age of 19, she
married Sir Timothy…
The Prince of Wales has written of the
challenges faced by cancer patients during the coronavirus pandemic
in an exclusive for The Telegraph. Writing in his role as patron of
the Macmillan Cancer Trust, Prince Charles says that, “Every new
year is an opportunity to…
The New Year was barely a few hours old
before the Duchess of Cornwall shared news of a brand new project
supporting a cause very close to her heart. Camilla has launched
her own online reading forum as she continues to put the focus on
the importance of literature. The…
The end of the year is traditionally a
time for reflection, for looking back, for taking stock. This year,
with its many and ever changing challenges, is no different. We’ll
all be glad to leave 2020 behind and as we prepare to show it the
door, in the hope of better things to come, Royal Central takes one
last look back at the royal year just gone. A is for Aiko and
Akishino whose roles…
Princess Anne’s year usually comes to an
end with her tucking over 500 engagements under her belt and the
words ‘hardest working royal’ ringing in her ears. This year has
been very different for the Princess Royal. As well as turning 70,
she’s seen her usual pattern…
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of
Cornwall were busy this year promoting local and organic foods and
farming, literacy, the importance of reaching out to isolated
elders, and supporting the Commonwealth and the UK through a
devastating pandemic. Today, let’s take…
Where is it located? Kensington Palace is
still the capital city residence of many British royals to this
day. The site is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and
Chelsea in London, England. When was it built and when was it used
as a royal residence? Before it was transformed into a grand royal
residence, Kensington Palace was originally a two storey Jacobean
mansion which had…
