The first month of every New Year brings
many inevitabilities with it – cold nights, lower than hoped for
bank balances and guilt trips when dry January turns out, like the
weather, to be slightly wetter than anticipated. But in recent
years it’s also brought a brighter sight as the month passes its
midway point. For January 20th is the birthday of the Countess of
Wessex and…
She’s already a royal record breaker many
times over but within the coming weeks, the Queen will see her
reign claim two more spots in the record books. Before the end of
February she will overtake a pair of famous male monarchs and
become the fourth longest reigning…
The Countess was born Sophie Helen
Rhys-Jones in Oxford on 20 January 1965; she was given the name
Helen after her paternal aunt who had sadly died five years earlier
following a riding accident. She has an elder brother, David. One
of her godfathers, Thane Bettany is the…
Now that the British Royal Family has
announced the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will forego the HRH style
as part of the plan for them to transition from working members of
the Royal Family to private citizens, they will have more freedom
to pursue private business deals. Of course, many companies are
interested in working with two of the most recognisable people in
the world. Count…
Prince Harry has spoken out about his and
wife, Meghan’s decision to step back from the Royal Family
following Buckingham Palace’s announcement over the weekend that a
deal had been made between the Sussexes and Royal Family. Harry was
at an event for his…
'Very sad' Queen attends church service alongside the Duke of York
19th January 2020
The Queen attended church at Sandringham
on Sunday morning alongside the Duke of York. Prince Andrew has
been absent from many family events since his disastrous Newsnight
interview last year which ultimately led to him standing down from
all royal duties. Last year…
Royal Central reporter, Gabriel Aquino,
has shared his opinion on the Sussex announcement and decision. To
make it clear: whether or not the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should
step back as ‘senior’ royals is completely up to them, and I hope
they made the decision that will better suit their lives in the
long run. However, there are some doubtful points in their
statements that I…
Prince Harry to lose official military appointments as he and Meghan step back from royal duties
18th January 2020
Prince Harry is set to lose his official
military appointments as part of a deal hashed out between himself,
The Queen, Prince of Wales, and Duke of Cambridge regarding his and
Meghan’s desire to step back from royal life. These official
military appointments…
Prince Harry will repay British taxpayers
£2.4m which was spent on the renovation of their family home.
Frogmore Cottage underwent major renovations recently when the Duke
& Duchess of Sussex moved to the property, with public money being
spent. Now the Sussexes…
The Queen: "Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family"
18th January 2020
The Queen has said the Sussexes will
always be much loved members of her family. In a statement released
on Saturday evening, the 93-year-old monarch thanked Harry & Meghan
for their work and dedication as they plan to bow out as working
royals. The Queen’s statement in full: “Following many months of
conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that
together we…
