This year has sprung plenty of surprises but as 2020 comes to an end, we’ve been treated to perhaps the least unexpected royal revelation of them all. As the countdown begins for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday in June 2021, it’s been reported that Prince Philip has absolutely no desire to be at the heart of a big royal celebration to mark the event.
Philip turns 100 in…
Where is it located?
Wood Farm is a farmhouse located in a secluded corner of the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the East of England.
Who has lived there?
The most notable resident of Wood Farm was Prince John, the youngest son of King George V and Queen…
The Duke of Edinburgh makes rare public statement to thank teachers
19th December 2020
As the school term came to an end for most pupils in the UK, the Duke of Edinburgh issued a message of support for teaching staff. The Duke is patron of the Chartered College of Teaching.
Prince Philip made his rare public statement to show his gratitude to all those in the education sector for their hard work in difficult circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It was issued as…
Why does the 20th of November have good and bad memories for the Queen?
20th November 2020
Many dates in royal history will churn up positive and negative memories for members of the Royal Family. Perhaps this is most true for the Queen herself, who has been the head of the House of Windsor for almost sixty-nine years.
Several key anniversaries define Her…
BREAKING: New photograph released to mark the 73rd wedding anniversary of The Queen and Prince Philip
19th November 2020
Buckingham Palace has released a new photograph to mark the 73rd wedding anniversary of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Queen and Prince Phillip will celebrate their special day on Friday at Windsor Castle.
In the photograph, the 94-year-old monarch and her…
Equerry lays a wreath on behalf of Prince Philip at the Cenotaph
8th November 2020
AnEquerry was tasked with the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh at the Cenotaph on Sunday during the remembrance commemorations.
The 99–year-old Prince was absent from this year’s Armistice Day commemorations, so instead had a wreath placed in lieu.
The Equerry, who is a Captain of the Intelligence Corps, placed the wreath at the base of the Cenotaph…
Dukedoms are the highest titles in the British roll of peerage. These titles are sometimes created and bestowed on sons and grandsons of the British monarch, usually when they get married.
Named after the capital city of Scotland, the Dukedom of Edinburgh was first…
The Earl of Wessex is not a title that has been used very often throughout royal history – so much so that in the time between the first creation and third creation, the county of Wessex ceased to exist in England. Royal Central is investigating the story behind this…
Will Prince Philip's 100th birthday celebrations ago ahead as planned next year?
22nd September 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a series of new restrictions aiming to combat the spread of coronavirus, with the new measures expected to remain in place well into 2021.
Some royal watchers are wondering whether the new rules will impact the birthday celebrations of the Duke of Edinburgh, who will turn 100 in June.
Unfortunately – there is no simple answer, with plans…
