Firstly, thank you for once again
allowing me the pleasure to discuss another one of your programmes
with Royal Central. My pleasure – I’m glad that your readers are
interested in the work we do at Historic Royal Palaces! You have
given viewers insight in the Royal bedchamber and now the wardrobe.
What do feel was the impetus that sparked the idea for this new
series? Was there a particular…
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of
Cornwall visited the newly restored Galilee Chapel at St
Illtud’s Church in Llantwit Major, which maintains one of the most
significant collections of Celtic Christian stones in the UK.
Later, they viewed the Edwardian Dyffryn House and…
In the photograph, Her Majesty is wearing
a gold and diamond brooch featuring thistles, Scotland’s national
emblem. Born in Glasgow, Harry Benson started his career on Fleet
Street at the Daily Sketch and the Daily Express, He has been a
photographer for LIFE magazine and…
Her Majesty was joined by The Duke of
Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, Prince Michael of Kent and Princess
Alexandra for the solemn drumhead service at the Royal Hospital
Chelsea in London. The ceremony included a march by reservists
accompanied by the Honourable Artillery Company band. The service
is held on the centenary of the shooting of Archduke Franz
Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. The…
Built between 1754 and 1759 for the 5th
Earl of Dumfries, Dumfries House has remained the same for the past
250 years. The main rooms, furnishings and contents are still as
they were when the 5th Earl was in residence. The property contains
an exceptional collection of…
After the short tour, Her Majesty and
Prince Philip went on a short walkabout to meet stallholders and
the public. Following the market tour, they attended a reception
and lunch at Belfast City Hall hosted by the Lord Mayor. After the
luncheon, the Lord Mayor escorted Her…
On 31 March 1996 the Governor of
Belfast's Crumlin Road Gaol walked out of the fortified prison
slamming its gates shut for the final time. The closing ended a
150-year history of imprisonment, conflict and executions. The
gaol, a nineteenth century Grade ‘A’ listed building recently
completed a considerable refurbishment and now is open for visitors
who wish to learn about its…
The Royal party made its way to Her
Majesty’s Official Residence in Northern Ireland – Hillsborough
Castle. On arrival at Hillsborough Castle The Queen and The Duke of
Edinburgh were met by David Lindsay, Lord Lieutenant of Co Down and
Michael Day, Chief Executive of…
King William IV had one dying wish and
that was to see the anniversary of Waterloo on 18 June. Two days
later on 20 June 1837, The King died around two in the morning at
Windsor Castle. William IV was 71 when he died. It has been noted
that he drank more than a bottle of…
Monday 23rd June 2014 On Monday, The
Queen and Prince Philip will arrive at George Best Belfast City
Airport. The first engagement of the day will see The Queen arrive
at Hillsborough Castle and will have an Audience with the Secretary
of State for Northern Ireland, First Minister of Northern Ireland
and the Deputy First Minister, and the Chief Executive of Historic
Royal Palaces. Tuesday 24th…
