While a knighthood from King Charles for
Sir David Beckham has kept everyone talking, the inclusion of the
former England football captain on the King’s Birthday Honours List
is just one of the reasons this list has shown how important sport
is to national life. Alongside Sir David, there is recognition for
stars whose own sports have been sometimes looked down. Sir Billy
Boston has been…
Penny Mordaunt has been been made a dame
in that major royal event, the King’s Birthday Honours, in
recognition for her services to politics. Dame Penny was the first
woman to be Lord President of the Privy Council and, as such, she
famously carried the Sword of State…
There are a number of events in English
royal history that seem extraordinary and unbelievable, but the
warming pan scandal has to be at the top of the list. The son of
James II and Mary of Modena had a very interesting start to life
and would be questioned for…
Written for Royal Central by Heaven Lee
Miller When the news broke that Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was
dating former reality show participant and model Sofia Hellqvist, a
flood of criticism followed. Many doubted that this most unlikely
romance would be sealed by marriage. Today, Prince Carl Philip and
Princess Sofia celebrate ten years of marriage. The prince who fell
in love with a…
Message to Princess Anne: Put your feet up ma’am and enjoy your birthday - you deserve it
12th June 2025
Royal Central’s Editor-at-Large, Charlie
Proctor, is hopeful that Princess Anne will put herself first for
just one day, and celebrate her 75th birthday in August in style.
Hard-working, self-effacing and utterly dedicated to duty. These
are the words I would use to…
King Henry VIII is known for his six
wives. They were divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded – and
one survived. However, before he charged down the path of
continually trading in wives to hopefully find the “one”, he
married his elder brother’s widow…
Celebrating 200 years: Unveiling the rich history of Royal Ascot's carriage procession
12th June 2025
Royal Ascot – one of the most prestigious
horse racing events in the world – is just a few days away. Along
with the spine-tingling sport and fabulous fashion, the five day
meeting is also known for it’s great pomp and elegance. None of
this could be captured more so than the spectacular royal
procession which takes place at 2pm on each day of the meeting.
This majestic sight has…
The Victoria and Albert Museum has
announced that a new royal exhibition exploring the life and
fashion of history’s most tragic queen will open later this year.
“Marie Antoinette Style” will be opening at the V&A on 20
September. A preview on the…
She was the woman who would change royal
history forever. Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII led
to him deciding between love and duty. In the end, it was a choice
of love. The King Emperor abdicated the throne as he was unable to
marry the American divorcée…
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…
