On 6 July 1893, Prince George (1865-1936), the second son of the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, married Princess Mary of Teck (1867-1953). Mary had been previously engaged to George’s older brother, Prince Albert Victor, who had died of influenza a few weeks before their wedding. George became King on 6 May 1910 when Edward VII died.
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It’s become one of the most popular history shows on British TV, helping its young viewers to learn all about the past while enjoying themselves. And one of the ways that ‘Horrible Histories’ manages that is by its clever use of music. Here, Royal Central…
Government exemption for Prince Charles means he will not have to be quarantined on his return from Kuwait
5th October 2020
It has been confirmed that the Prince of Wales will not be required to self-isolate on his return to the UK from Kuwait due to a government exemption.
As the law stands, anybody returning to the UK from Kuwait must self-isolate for a period of 14 days.
This means…
The Queen has released a message to mark Journalism Matters Week praising the ‘vital’ work of the news industry.
The 94-year-old monarch said that the ongoing global health emergency has shown the importance of the media industry as it provides ‘trusted, reliable sources of information.’
Her Majesty also praised the news industry’s efforts in supporting through…
The Prince of Wales has arrived in Kuwait for a short visit at the request of the British government in order to pay condolences to Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the country’s Emir, who died last month.
Prince Charles is only expected to be in the country…
Prince Charles arrives in Kuwait following the death of the Emir
4th October 2020
The Prince of Wales has arrived in Kuwait to pay his respects to Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad who died last month at the age of 91.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad was Emir of Kuwait for 14 years and has been succeeded by his half-brother Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad.
Prince Charles has flown…
The Countess of Wessex takes part in the Virtual London Marathon in support of her patronage
4th October 2020
The Countess of Wessex took part in the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday as she joined runners in Windsor Great Park.
Her Royal Highness joined Tomas Cardillo-Zallo, a runner who has a learning disability, to run part of his 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon route in support of the UK’s leading learning disability charity Mencap. Â
Sophie, who has been Patron of…
George, Charlotte and Louis make their speaking debut in conversation with Sir David Attenborough
3rd October 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a video of their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who have some adorable questions for Sir David Attenborough.
A confident Prince George kicks off with the question, “Which animal do you…
Throughout her life, Diana, Princess of Wales was one of the most photographed people in the world. From the moment she started dating Prince Charles, the cameras followed her everywhere she went. But, there is a lot unknown about Diana’s early life including her…
Seven days and dozens of images to tell the royal story. In a year when everything has changed, the constant of monarchy is being challenged in a new and uncertain way. As Europe’s ruling dynasties, like the rest of us, continue to feel our way through a world where all is altered, the photos taken tell a story all of their own. Here’s the royal week, just gone, in pictures.
A King…
