When members of the British Royal Family
visit a Commonwealth country, citizens of that country foot the
bill in the form of taxes. During the last tour taken by the
Cambridges in September and October to B.C. and the Yukon, it was
projected by the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage that
$855,000 ( £507,523) would be spent to welcome the family of four
and their staff. During their tour…
Senior member of the British Royal Family 'planning' historic first visit to Israel
8th November 2016
A senior member of the British Royal
Family is said to be planning a visit to Israel in 2017,
to coincide with the centenary of the Balfour
Declaration, The Times of Isreal reports. According to the Israeli
newspaper, “The details of the visit are not yet finalised
but…
Veterans ask Prince William to step in over FIFA poppy ban
8th November 2016
Several veterans have suggested that
Prince William step into the furore that has been stirred up by
FIFA not allowing Scotland and England to wear poppies even on
armbands during the forthcoming international between the two
countries. The stance of FIFA, that a poppy is a…
Kensington Palace call out racist and sexist abuse Prince Harry's girlfriend has received
8th November 2016
Kensington Palace has a released a
strongly worded statement condemning the “racist and sexist” abuse
that Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been receiving.
The statement released, which officially confirms the romance, says
that Ms Markle ‘has been subject to a wave of abuse and
harassment’. This abuse includes racism in comment pieces, smears
on the front pages of…
STATEMENT FROM KENSINGTON PALACE IN FULL
“Since he was young, Prince Harry has been very aware of the warmth
that has been extended to him by members of the public. He feels
lucky to have so many people supporting him and knows what a
fortunate and privileged life he…
Royal Central Q&A: The end of Queen Elizabeth's Reign
7th November 2016
This week we will be looking at the end
of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. Many questions have been submitted on
the topic, including those of who will succeed Her Majesty as
Sovereign. Next week we will be answering questions on the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge, however, please…
As Royal Central has been reporting in
recent days, tensions have been emerging between the Prince of
Wales and the Duke of York over the question of whether Princesses
Beatrice and Eugenie should become full-time working royals. While
Prince Andrew is pushing for his daughters to gain more recognition
and not be overshadowed by their cousins, Princes William and
Harry, the Prince of Wales has…
Prince Philip has flag trouble as he unveils wartime memorial
3rd November 2016
Prince Philip has unveiled a
monument to honour members of the Guinea Pig Club. Embed from Getty
Images The Duke of Edinburgh, who serves as president of the club,
unveiled the monument on 2 November. The club was formed in 1941,
made up of severely wounded and burned…
Prince Harry's rumoured girlfriend should not expect privacy
3rd November 2016
Royal Central’s Senior Reporter,
Kelli Finger recently expressed her opinion that the media should
leave Prince Harry’s private life alone. Although I agree with some
of the points she makes, I am going to pay devil’s advocate here.
Prince William and then, Kate…
The Queen will be laying a lighter wreath
at the Cenotaph this year during the Remembrance commemorations due
to her advancing age. The 90-year-old monarch will lay a wreath
that weighs less for the first time in the over 60 years she has
been Queen. The specially designed wreath is made
from hardboard, broom and crepe paper, and weighs around 12lb.
Speaking to The Daily Mail, a source said…

