One week after the Thanksgiving Service
at Westminster Abbey in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,
Queen Letizia has met with the Prince of Wales for a joint
engagement. The two royals visited Bishop Auckland in Durham
County to tour an exhibition about Spanish painter Francisco de
Zurbarán and open the Spanish Gallery of Auckland Castle.
Arriving a few minutes before the…
When you think of 70 years on the throne,
you probably think of all the royal milestones and memorable
moments during that time. But another way to think of 70 years on
the throne is to think of all the history that happened outside the
palace. For example, the invention of…
In 1977, the United Kingdom and
Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth
II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the
throne. Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days”
which coincided with The…
When The Queen took the throne in 1952
and as the modern world developed, the royal family became a part
of a lot of firsts, whether that was meeting with a notable figure,
or having an engagement in a new place. And Princess Margaret
became the first member of the British Royal Family to visit the
country of Belize, then officially known as British Honduras.
Margaret was welcomed by students…
While on a visit to Kenya in honour of
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, the Earl of Wessex
recognised the achievement of the Platinum Jubilee in perhaps one
of the most historic places in royal history: Aberdare Open Fields,
the treetops where The Queen…
Windsor Castle serves as the oldest and
largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home
of British kings and Queens for nearly 1,000 years. William the
Conqueror originally built the site to secure the western approach
to London while providing easy access…
Supporters of a British Republic seek to douse The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
14th January 2022
Campaigners aiming for the abolition of
the monarchy in the United Kingdom say they will launch a campaign
to become a republic in the run-up to celebrations to mark Her
Majesty’s 70 years on the throne. The 95-year-old Queen is the
world’s oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Her Majesty ascended
to the throne on 6 February 1952 after her father, King George VI
died. With her…
Through the years, the Royal Family has
often sent out holiday cards featuring new or rare photos of
themselves and their families. Royal Central is taking a look at
the tradition that dates back to the days of King George V and
Queen Mary. 1914 King George V and Queen…
Peter Phillips, from first of his generation to a background "royal"
15th November 2021
He was the first of his generation of the
Royal Family and the first grandchild for The Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh. Over the years, Peter Phillips has transitioned from
once being fifth in line to the throne to now being a businessman
and 18th in the line of succession…
Charles and Camilla lead The Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance as The Queen stays away on medical advice
13th November 2021
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Cornwall led the British royal family at the Festival of
Remembrance at London’s Royal Albert Hall to pay tribute to fallen
soldiers who have served Great Britain and the wider Commonwealth.
The Royal Party was received by Ian McCulloch, President of the
Royal Albert Hall, and Lieutenant General James Bashall, President
of the Royal British Legion.
