The Queen has cancelled a party that she
was planning for Duke of York’s 60th birthday. According to the
Sunday Times, a party was supposed to be hosted by Her Majesty in
celebration of her son’s birthday with charities in attendance.
However, the event, which would have been held in February, has now
been downgraded to a simple family dinner. This is likely due to
the fact…
Duchess of Cornwall announces Moomin characters to be principal sponsor of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
23rd November 2019
While in Christchurch, New Zealand’s
Tūranga Library, the Duchess of Cornwall announced the Moomin
characters as a principal sponsor of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay
Competition 2020. Her Royal Highness made the announcement among
young school children who had…
After the disastrous Newsnight interview,
the Duke of York’s loyal right-hand woman, Amanda Thirsk, has lost
her job as an aide to the royal. She was instrumental in setting up
the interview that has left more questions than answers and forced
the Duke to retire from…
Radio 1 DJ says he had a royal talking to from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
21st November 2019
Radio 1 DJ Greg James has revealed that
he received a royal telling off from the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge. This came after James mocked Princess Charlotte for
shaking hands with her teacher on Charlotte’s first day of school.
The DJ says William and Kate were listening to his Breakfast Show
after Charlotte, four-years-old, was greeted by Helen Haslem, the
head of the lower school at…
Prince Andrew stands down as Chancellor of University of Huddersfield
21st November 2019
The Duke of York has stood down as
Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield with immediate effect.
A university spokesperson said Prince Andrew “has decided to step
down immediately to allow the University to appoint a successor.”
The news was announced…
As the Duke of York announces he is
stepping back from public life for the ”forseeable future”, Royal
Central brings you a special podcast looking at the crisis that led
to Prince Andrew moving away from his public role. Join Brittani
Barger, Moniek Bloks and…
95% of people say Prince Andrew is right to step down from public duties
20th November 2019
In a poll of Royal Central readers, a
huge majority of respondents say that the Duke of York made the
right decision to stand down as a working royal as criticism of the
59-year-old prince intensifies. Of the 548 people polled, 95% say
Prince Andrew is right to stand down from conducting engagements
‘for the foreseeable future.’ Just 5% of respondents think he
should have carried…
Prince Andrew criticised for announcing his retirement on The Queen & Prince Philip's 72nd wedding anniversary
20th November 2019
The Duke of York has been criticised for
announcing that he is to step down as a working royal on the day
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are celebrating their 72nd
wedding anniversary. Her Majesty and Prince Philip on 20th November
1947. However, instead of…
The Queen arrives at engagement in London just minutes after her son retires from public life
20th November 2019
The Queen has arrived at Chatham House in
London for an engagement just a few minutes after her second son,
the Duke of York, announced that he is stepping back from public
life. According to royal correspondent Emily Nash, Her Majesty was
back on duty just 18 minutes…
Prince Andrew's statement in full as he announces he is to step back as a working royal
20th November 2019
The Duke of York has released a statement
announcing that he is to step back from all public duties for the
foreseeable future. Prince Andrew’s decision comes in a week where
he has received heavy criticism surrounding an interview he gave to
BBC Newsnight. Prince Andrew’s statement in full: “It has become
clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances…
