His name was Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein. Born 14 April 1867, he was the eldest son of Princess Helena, the third daughter of Queen Victoria. On 29 October 1900, Prince Christian would die of typhoid fever after coming down with malaria in Pretoria, one of South Africa’s three capital cities. Having only been 33 years old at the time of his death, his legacy has lasted much…
Established in 1882 as The London Guild by Lady Wolverton, the guild was created when a matron from a Dorset orphanage asked for 24 pairs of knitted socks and 12 jerseys for the children in her care. The small guild provided no less than two garments for each child at the…
SYDNEY ZATZ: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are being unfairly treated by the monarchy
9th March 2021
Sydney Zatz says that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview was a difficult watch, but that ultimately, they were being treated unfairly by the monarchy.
On Sunday night, America watched as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex candidly sit down with Oprah Winfrey in…
King Edward VII’s Hospital is a private hospital in Marylebone, in central London, often used by the Royal Family. The hospital was established in 1899 at the suggestion of the then Prince of Wales – the future King Edward VII – who would later become the hospital’s patron.
During the First World War, the hospital specialised in treating wounding officers. After the…
The 8th of January 2020 is a day that will not be forgotten in royal history. In an Instagram post, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would “step back as ‘senior’ members” of the British Royal Family. The announcement came with many…
With the fourth season of The Crown just released in November 2020 and filming starting this year for the next season (and a new cast), and a new photo of Kristin Stewart as Diana just released, public attention is once again focused on the current members of the British…
Built-in 1475, St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle was originally founded by King Edward III in the 14th century and was extensively expanded in the 15th century. Over time, its become the famous site of many royal services, including the Order of the Garter, royal weddings, and burials.
With seven places inside the chamber being the final resting place of royals, Royal Central is taking a look…
A sad anniversary falls for the House of Windsor as January continues to freeze. 18 January marks 102 years since Prince John of the United Kingdom died from a severe seizure. John was the fifth son and the youngest of the six children of King George V and Queen Mary.
In a second edition, Royal Central has once again asked viewers to share their unique and rare pieces of royal memorabilia. From King George V’s coronation to royal weddings, our readers have no shortage of collectables.
If you are interested in having your…
Sunday is the premiere of series four of the hit Netflix show The Crown, and it will focus on the time period between 1977 and 1990. Lady Diana Spencer will be introduced, and viewers will see Margaret Thatcher’s premiership. Events that will be depicted include the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, their 1983 tour of Australia and New Zealand, the Falklands War, and Michael…
