It was a royal wedding that made history
and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever
members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley.
The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and,
alongside her husband, spend decades carrying out engagements on
behalf of the Queen. Their wedding day also turned an ancient
church into a royal marriage venue for…
OBITUARY: The Duchess of Kent – from minor aristocracy to becoming one of the most respected royals
5th September 2025
She had long been one of the most popular
and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she
stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent
was held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion
to charitable causes turned her…
The Duchess of Kent’s secret double life revealed following her death
5th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent’s death at the age of
92 has produced immense grief within royal circles. A firm
favourite for royal watchers around the globe, her grace and
elegance meant she truly never seemed out of touch. This is perhaps
best demonstrated by the secret life…
The Duchess of Kent has died at the age
of 92. Buckingham Palace announced her death. Katharine died on
September 4 2025 at Kensington Palace. She was one of the best
loved members of the Royal Family but for many, she was the royal
who handed out the trophies at Wimbledon. All that came to an
abrupt end – but her support for the championships remains an
enduring memory. For many, the…
The Duchess of Kent: The first member of the Royal Family to convert to Roman Catholicism in modern times
5th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent has died at the age
of 92. A remarkable woman in every respect, she was a trailblazer –
breaking boundaries and starting conversations. The Duchess stepped
back from public life a couple of decades before her passing, but
maintained the position of…
Buckingham Palace has announced the death
of the Duchess of Kent at the age of 92. A Buckingham Palace
spokesperson said the Duchess died peacefully at Kensington Palace
surrounded by her family. The statement reads: “It is with deep
sorrow that Buckingham Palace…
The Danish Royal Family has several
impressive pieces of jewellery, with many worn only by the current
queen. The Connaught Sapphire Brooch can be worn by anyone in the
family, though, making it a beautiful and versatile piece.
The Connaught Sapphire Brooch features a large sapphire surrounded
by smaller round diamonds with two smaller ropes of pearls beneath
and a diamond and pearl floral…
The relationship between Princess Diana
and the Princess Royal has long been in the spotlight, with many
commentators wondering what the bond between the two sisters-in-law
was like. The bond, or lack of one, between the two women was often
discussed in the years before…
On the 28th anniversary of Diana,
Princess of Wales’s death in August 1997, Royal Central takes a
look back at the life of a remarkable woman who would become known
as the ‘People’s Princess’. Diana Frances Spencer was born on 1
July 1961 at Park House within the…
An heirloom tiara and a mysterious dress: how Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein wowed at her summer royal wedding
31st August 2025
Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein
is keeping everyone guessing over the origins of her very on trend
wedding dress. The bride, who married Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer in
Vaduz on August 30 2025, chose a beautiful tulle gown covered in
embroidery for her big day. However, almost 24 hours after she said
‘I do’, there is still no official word on who designed the dress.
Marie…
