On 1 July, in honour of what would have been her 60th birthday, Prince William and Prince Harry will reveal a statue of their late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. William and Harry commissioned the statue in 2017 for the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death. Because of the worldwide health crisis, the installation plans were pushed back. The new statue will be the first official sculpture of…
Prince Harry arrived at Frogmore Cottage Friday afternoon to begin a five-day isolation ahead of the unveiling of a statue of his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales next Thursday.
The Duke of Sussex landed in time to serve out his ‘amber list’ quarantine at…
A picture is worth a thousand words and sometimes captures the essence of a moment more than the most perfect prose. The royal story is filled with images that tell a tale all of their own.In this occasional series, Royal Central looks at some of the best known…
The Diana Award 2021 to be presented at her childhood home
11th June 2021
The Diana Award will be presented at the childhood home of the late Diana, Princess of Wales later this year.
Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, will welcome winners of the 2021 Legacy Awards to the family home at Althorp House on 9 December for an awards ceremony. In total, 20 young people from around the world will be honoured for their humanitarian work.
“Hosting the Legacy Awards at…
Diana's 1981 Ford Escort to be auctioned
11th June 2021
The 1981 Ford Escort of the late Diana, Princess of Wales is set to go under the hammer. The current owner has kept the origins of the car a secret for the last 20 years.
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An engagement present from the Prince of Wales in 1981, the car is…
Historic Royal Palaces hosts online talk to mark new 'Royal Style in the Making' exhibition
10th June 2021
On Wednesday 9 June, Historic Royal Palaces held an online talk in conjunction with their new exhibition, Royal Style in the Making. The talk highlighted the five garments included in the exhibition and behind the scenes and historical information about royal…
The Countess of Wessex speaks out about menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy as she takes up new patronage
21st May 2021
The Countess of Wessex has become the new patron of Wellbeing of Women, a women’s health charity dedicated to saving and changing the lives of women, girls, and babies. The charity also helps to improve the health and wellbeing of a woman’s life through research, education, and advocacy.
The Countess started her new role by joining in on a video call, speaking with Professor Dame…
Prince William releases emotive statement telling of his “indescribable sadness” at how the BBC treated his mother
20th May 2021
The Duke of Cambridge has released a statement describing his “indescribable sadness” following Lord Dyson’s inquiry into the BBC’s improper methods used to properly obtain a 1995 interview between his late mother and Martin Bashir for Panorama.
After thanking…
David Emanuel, Diana’s wedding dress designer, describes working with his ‘sweet as pie’ royal client
18th May 2021
One of the designers of Diana, Princess of Wales’s wedding dress is looking back fondly at his “sweet as pie” royal client as the world’s most famous wedding dress is prepared for public display for the first time in 20 years.
In a wide-ranging and exclusive…
Prince Harry and his beloved mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, are bound together by more than just genetics. They are united in their mischievous smiles and their desire to help others. But, there are also other ties that bind. In life, Diana spoke openly about her struggles with mental health, much like her younger son has done on numerous occasions. It was a topic Harry addressed in…