Her Majesty The Queen has recorded her
first ever Easter message, telling the nation that “coronavirus
will not overcome us”. The message was recorded at Windsor Castle
on Good Friday. The video shows a candle bringing light to an altar
while the Queen can only be heard. She says, “Many religions have
festivals which celebrate light overcoming darkness. Such occasions
are…
The Duke of Cambridge has sent a letter
to the Moderator of the Church of Scotland ahead of Easter, writing
that he appreciates what the Church has done to “re-invent itself
digitally” to provide a space for worshippers. “I wanted to
acknowledge how difficult a…
The Duchess of Cornwall shares book recommendations for Easter isolation
11th April 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has shared nine
books she recommends for those wanting to read over the Easter
weekend in isolation. On the Clarence House Twitter account, the
Duchess of Cornwall shared a photo of her reading, taken by a
member of staff. She also added a quote…
Clare Waight Keller, Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress designer, leaves Givenchy
11th April 2020
Clare Waight Keller, who designed The
Duchess of Sussex’s wedding dress, has left Givenchy. She
previously worked at Pringle of Scotland and Chloe before becoming
the first female leader of the French fashion in 2017. In a
statement, Clare Waight Keller said: “As the first woman to be the
artistic director of this legendary maison, I feel honoured to have
been given the opportunity to…
When the Prince of Wales and the Duchess
of Cornwall announced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted
no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They
immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a
civil ceremony at Windsor Castle…
The flowers carried by the Duchess of
Cornwall on her wedding day, April 9th 2005, were filled with
personal touches that had their own place in her royal romance with
the Prince of Wales. For not only were the flowers in Camilla’s
posy highly significant, they had been…
The Queen has expressed her
disappointment that she can’t take part in one of the most ancient
royal traditions of all. Maundy Thursday usually sees the Monarch
distribute ‘Maundy Money’ at a special Church service. However,
owing to the coronavirus pandemic, this year the tradition has been
carried out by post. For centuries, the Monarch has handed out
symbolic coins to…
The Prince of Wales has recorded a
special reading which will be shared at Easter. Prince Charles will
be part of a webcast to mark Easter Sunday. The prince has recorded
a reading of part of the Gospel of St John for Easter Sunday. It
will be used in Abbeycast, a new…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent
time talking to children who still have to go into classes during
the coronavirus pandemic. William and Kate held a video call with a
primary school where youngsters whose parents are key workers are
being looked after while their…
It was one of the most talked about royal
weddings in decades. When Camilla Parker-Bowles and Charles,
Prince of Wales on April 9th 2005 in Windsor, millions were
watching. And they saw a royal bride with not one but two different
wedding outfits for her big day. As the couple mark their fifteenth
wedding anniversary, Royal Central looks back at the wedding gowns
of Camilla, Duchess of…
