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Royal Residences: A brief history of The Castle of Mey

The story of its purchase featured in The Crown, so learn more about The Queen Mother’s special home here. Where is it located? The Castle of Mey is situated in Caithness on the northern coast of Scotland. It is a four-and-a-half-hour journey from another of the Royal Family’s Scottish residences, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.  When was it built and when was it used as a…
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British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Wessex Year in Review

It’s been a busy year for the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The couple, who normally operate with very little press coverage, have seen their roles transform this year with the departure of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex as full-time working royals. This year the couple…
British RoyalsThe Yorks

Christmas Day Fashion Through the Years: Sarah, Duchess of York

While her time in the Royal Family was short, Sarah, Duchess of York made a fashion impact as a member of the extended British Royal Family. Married to Prince Andrew from 1986 to 1996, the couple had two children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. In this article, Royal Central is taking a look at Sarah’s Christmas Day fashion. December 25, 1987 Sarah is seen at a Christmas…
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Charles and Camilla celebrate Christmas with new festive photograph

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have released a new photograph to mark Christmas Day. The image was taken by a member of staff at Birkhall in Scotland and shows the future King and Queen holding giant canes. Photo Credit: Clarence House Prince Charles has a pair of binoculars around his neck, and Camilla is wrapped up warm in a coat and holds a comfortable looking…
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Christmas Day Fashion Through the Years: Princess Anne

Royal Central is taking a look at the Royal Family’s Christmas Day Fashion throughout the years. In this article, the focus will be on Princess Anne, The Princess Royal. In the 1960s, the Royal Family spent the holidays at Windsor because The Queen’s children were young. In 1988, The Queen started to transition the holiday affair to Sandringham House in Norfolk, England instead of…
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