It was a long time coming, almost a
century had passed since James VI & I took over control of the
English and Scottish thrones because of his shared Tudor blood with
Elizabeth I. Between that time and 1707, the monarch of both
Kingdoms had to deal with separate Parliaments, issues and regional
disorder. The Act of Union brought together common frustrations, as
well as common glory, under the…
In honour of Her Royal Highness, we have
compiled a list of our top 10 quotes from the person the media
nickname Princess Pushy. If you have any others, please feel free
to contribute in the comments section at the bottom of the page. On
her lineage and her…
Why You Shouldn't Believe Everything You've Heard About Anne Boleyn
13th January 2014
It's an instantly recognizable image of
Anne Boleyn. The quote comes from Paul Friedman's 1884 biography.
But fans of Philippa Gregory will find her reincarnated as the
sister from hell of The Other Boleyn Girl. In David Starkey’s
2004 Six Wives, she is a…
A new book is to be released in March by
72-year-old Royal watcher, Colin Edwards. ‘The Royal Family: A
Personal Portrait’ features Mr Edwards’ personal accounts
of meeting members of the Royal family, complete with his own
photographs. The book will be released later this year on the 25th
March. As a self-confessed Royalist, Colin first became interested
in the Royal family when he watched…
After reading the first historical
fiction book written by Matthew Lewis, Loyalty I was very
excited to read the next instalment, Honour. I was expecting
something similar to the first book – an engrossing story,
well rounded characters and interesting relationships…
The story of the royal connection begins
in 1862. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, was
looking for a country home for his eldest son Albert Edward, Prince
of Wales before his twentieth birthday. The idea was to find a
healthy retreat for his young son, away from…
Prince George has no official place in
the Order of Precedence Yes, since there is no defined place for a
great-grandchild of the Sovereign in the Order of Precedence,
Prince George is assumed to take the place as a son of a royal
Duke – coming after George, Earl of St Andrews (eldest son of the
Duke of Kent). The Order of Precedence traditionally regulates who
arrives in what order at royal…
From the birth of Prince George in July
to the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation in June, 2013
proved to be another action-packed year for the Royals. Royal
Central counts down its Top 20 Royal moments of the year! Here’s
part one with 20-11: 20. Prince…
Tickets for Trooping The Colour are
allocated via ballot and between now an February, applications must
be sent should you wish to attend. Trooping The Colour is a
traditional parade performed by one of the 5 regiments of
footguards to Her Majesty every year, where the…
There’s no doubt that 2013 has been
another amazing year for the Royal Family. With the birth of Prince
George in July and the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation,
it’s been another year of milestones. But 2014 will, I’m sure, have
its own share of surprises and historic events. In January, Mike
and Zara Tindall are expected to welcome their first child, who
will be 16th in line to…
