The Imperial State Crown is one of the most symbolic images of the royalty, though it only dates back to 1937. The real history lies in the jewels that adorn it.
It was created the Coronation of 1937 but while it was being planned, it was believed it would be placed on the head of Edward VIII. However, he abdicated in December 1936, and instead, his younger brother became George VI and the…
With the Platinum Jubilee right around the corner, The Queen’s past jubilees have become a popular topic of discussion again. At Royal Central, we are looking at the Milestones of a Monarch and among the biggest moments in her reign was Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in…
For the first time in her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II will reportedly miss taking the salute at Trooping the Colour, instead delegating the task to three senior royals.
The news—though unconfirmed—has been trickling out this week as final preparations are…
The weekend before she marks her historic reign, The Queen has travelled up to Balmoral Castle in Scotland for some rest.
It was confirmed that The Queen left Windsor Castle on Thursday for a brief respite to rest and relax ahead of the taxing Platinum Jubilee Weekend ahead of her, which will see four days of wall-to-wall celebrations across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth marking her…
St Edward’s Crown is one of the most recognisable symbols of royalty in the world. Used by British monarchs at the moment of crowning, the history of this relic dates back to the time of Edward the Confessor—who reigned from 1042 to 1066—after whom it was…
The State Opening of Parliament is a standard fixture on The Queen’s calendar; she has attending the event every year during her historic 70 year reign, aside from 1959, 1963, and 2022. Some of her most iconic style moments have come from the State Opening of…
The Queen is taking centre stage at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show in more ways than one.
Renowned florist Simon Lycett has created a larger-than-life display in honour of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, and the spectacular creation is at the heart of this year’s event, marking the return of the May flower show after being cancelled since 2019.
Creating a massive…
The eyes of the world might have been on the newest royal bride, Kate Middleton—soon to be Duchess of Cambridge—but when The Queen arrived in primrose yellow for the April nuptials of her grandson Prince William, a style moment of her reign was cemented.
Ahead of…
The Queen was out and about unexpectedly for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Monday in a bright look to complement the flowers.
Her Majesty wore a white dress with a green and pink floral print and a bright pink coat over top. For the informal occasion, she did not have…
A delighted Queen attends the Chelsea Flower Show in a buggy as she is driven around the gardens
23rd May 2022
There were scenes of delight in London on Monday afternoon after The Queen attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with members of her family.
There was uncertainty over whether she would attend this year’s horticultural extravaganza with the 96-year-old monarch continuing to experience episodic mobility problems.
The Queen arrived at the show shortly before 6pm and was driven around the…
