The Yorks

The Duke & Duchess of York sued for almost £7m in Swiss property dispute

The Duke and Duchess of York are being sued for almost £7m over a dispute involving a Swiss holiday home. Legal proceedings have been launched in Switzerland due to the couple reportedly missing a payment towards a luxury chalet which the couple purchased in 2014. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson bought the property in the Verbier ski resort in 2014 for 22 million Swiss francs ($22.5…
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HistoryThe Gloucesters

Was Prince William's tragic death kept secret from the Duke of Gloucester?

The third son of King George V and Queen Mary, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester was born on 31 March 1900. He was the first son of a monarch to be educated at school and went onto study at Eton College. His life was full of tragedy starting with not being able to continue his life with the woman he was having an affair with, Beryl Markham, and having to pay her and her husband hush-money for…
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British RoyalsFashion

May Jewels: Britain's Best Emeralds

During her record breaking reign, Queen Elizabeth II has worn many pieces of jewellery. The Monarch owns an historic collection of jewels, privately held and others part of the vast royal legacy she oversees. While there are countless pieces of jewellery to note, Royal Central takes a look at the most famous emeralds of Britain. Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara The Grand Duchess Vladimir…
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The Gloucesters

Behind the Scenes with Birgitte: meet the minimalist royal

Another day, another peek at the rooms the royals usually keep hidden. And it’s almost as if someone asked for an emergency delivery of chic. After seeing inside the somewhat cluttered cloisters of various Windsor residences in the past few weeks, thanks to the wonders of Zoom, the Duchess of Gloucester has injected some cool calm into the dynasty’s decor decisions. Birgitte’s…
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