Atlantic Crossing is now airing on PBS in
the United States and Canada. It is an eight-part mini-series,
looking at the Crown Princess of Norway’s escape to safety in the
United States with her children during the Second World War and her
friendship with American President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It stars
Sofia Helin as Crown Princess Martha and Kyle MacLachlan as
Franklin Roosevelt. Atlantic…
Royal history has often been checked,
revealed and even challenged through one simple document, the
marriage certificate. For centuries, the record of a regal wedding
has been a prized document, pored over as a source of significance.
And now, one record can claim its own…
Known for her Diana, Princess of Wales
series, Deb Stratas has stepped into fiction with The Royal Key.
The Royal Key focuses on Canadian protagonist Annabelle, who is
struggling to overcome a personal tragedy. Before she knows it, she
is nannying royal children in a…
1 May 1850: On this day in history in
1850, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was born. The
Prince was the seventh child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
when he was born at Buckingham Palace in 1850. He went on to have
three children and died at Bagshot Park in Surrey. 1 May 1920:
Princess Margaret became the Crown Princess of Sweden once her
husband, Prince Gustaf Adolf…
Within the harsh confines of royal life,
there exists a cruel trend that nicknames the second child the
‘spare’ to their sibling, the heir. While the life of the heir to
the throne is mapped out meticulously from beginning to end, the
spare is expected to find their own…
May is a month filled with queenly
anniversaries. From coronations to christenings, marriages to
monarchical moments, all four weeks contain special dates linked to
majesty. Royal Central’s Calendar of Queens reaches May. Birth of a
Queen Let’s start with a…
At a time when the royal present is still
heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, this past week has
seen a focus on the past and the future for many of the ruling
houses across Europe. Milestones including anniversaries and
birthdays have taken centre stage while tentative steps towards a
return to some kind of normality have also featured. Here’s the
past seven days, in…
Royals and fashion have gone hand in hand
for centuries. In 1574 under Queen Elizabeth I, Parliament passed
an act dictating who could wear what colours and textiles based on
their social status. The preferences of the king and queen have
long dictated what is in fashion for…
It’s been ten years since Prince William
and Catherine Middleton tied the knot. The last decade has been
filled with royal births, royal tours, and everything in-between.
In honour of their milestone anniversary, Royal Central is looking
at the couple’s ten most…
For the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s
2011 wedding, 1,900 guests were invited to Westminster Abbey to
watch the couple take their vows. The bride and groom got to choose
a number of family and friends to attend. But because it was a
royal wedding, the congregation also included members of royalty
from around the world. In honour of their 10th wedding anniversary,
Royal Central is taking…
