For the Platinum Jubilee, we are looking at some of The Queen’s most impressive jewels. The Queen has many tiaras in her vaults to choose from. However, some have a longer history than others. The George IV Diadem dates back to 1820 and has been worn on countless historic occasions.Â
In 1820, George IV commissioned a diadem for his coronation from Rundell & Bridge for over £8,000…
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…
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 completed for Platinum Jubilee weekend, with Trooping the Colour on 2 June kicking off the extra-long weekend celebrations.
The…
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…
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 Parliament.Â
1967 State Opening of Parliament
Norman Hartnell was one of The Queen’s favourite designers until his death in the…
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…
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.Â
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 hat.Â
She accessorised her spring look with her beloved three-strand pearl necklace, pearl stud earrings, a black…
