The countdown to the royal wedding of
2020 is already under way even if the happy couple haven’t shared
that many details of their big day so far. Princess Beatrice and
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement in September and
will take their vows next year. The mother of the bride was quick
to scotch whispers that her elder daughter might tie the knot
overseas. Sarah, Duchess of…
Her gown she wore for her religious
marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an
icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress
before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of
Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil…
Ninety Years of Grace: the most famous royal wedding dress of all?
1st November 2019
It is perhaps the most talked about royal
wedding dress of them all. When Grace Kelly, Oscar winning actress
and Hollywood superstar, married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on
April 19th 1956, she did it in a gown for the history books. The
outfit became an instant classic and…
She was the ultimate fairytale princess
whose royal story fascinated the world and nine decades on, she
continues to captivate. Grace of Monaco, film star turned consort,
became a 20th century icon. And her tale began nine decades ago
this month. Grace Patricia Kelly was born on November 12th 1929 in
Philadelphia and set her heart on a career as an actress early on.
She quickly found success…
Eleanor Cobham is perhaps one of the
lesser known royal wives of medieval times. As with most women of
her time, not much is known of her youth. She was born around 1400,
probably at Sterborough Castle in Kent, which didn’t survive the
reign of Oliver Cromwell. Her…
This article was written by Oskar Aanmoen
and originally published in 2016. It has been republished in honour
of Halloween. His Royal Highness Prince Joachim of Denmark formerly
lived with his family in a dignified villa in the district of
Klampenborg in Denmark’s…
Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that
go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women
who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a
happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to
use against women who might otherwise be untouchable. And several
of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at
times when enemies…
As Hallowe’en approaches, ghost stories
abound. The nights are drawing in, darkness is falling and amidst
the swirling mists of late autumn evenings come tales of mystery.
This Hallowe’en, Royal Central is taking a look at some of the best
known tales of regal…
On this week’s Royal Central podcast,
Deputy Editor Brittani Barger argues in favour of modernising
monarchies as she gives her take on the enthronement ceremonies of
Emperor Naruhito in Japan. And Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, and
Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck…
BREAKING: Snap general election to take place in December following agreement of all major party leaders
29th October 2019
A general election is now almost certain
to take place in December after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
formally gave the idea his backing. Her Majesty The Queen will be
watching events carefully, with MPs due to set a date for the
election this evening. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pushed for
an early election three times in the past few weeks, however, those
plans failed after the…
