While it is not uncommon for royals, especially The Queen, to have places named after them, some places are more interesting to be named after one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history. So, what are some of the most intriguing things named after Her Majesty? Royal Central takes a look.
Princess Elizabeth Land in Antartica
While seeing places named after The Queen is expected in the UK…
As a member of the Commonwealth Realms, New Zealand, like 15 other nations, shares the British Royal Family and The Queen as head of state. But what most people don’t realise, is that since 1858, New Zealand has had its own King, through the Māori King Movement, with the…
The Royal family has many notable pieces of jewellery in its collection. While Royal Central has covered different parts of the vast collection, this month Royal Central is looking at Britain’s famous rubies.
Considered one of the traditional cardinal gems along…
The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Vice-Patron of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
27th June 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has become the Vice-Patron of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity following an invitation from the charity’s President, General Sir Mike Jackson.
Her Royal Highness said on her new appointment: “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those in the Armed Forces, who steadfastly serve ourcountry. I am, therefore, delighted to become Vice Patron of ABF The Soldiers’…
The British royal family has many notable pieces of jewellery in their collection. From personal purchases to items passed down through generations, Royal Central is taking a look at the origins of the Cambridge emeralds.
Nearly 200 years ago, in Germany, after the…
Her Majesty The Queen has requested that there be no gun salute for her birthday next Tuesday. This is the first time the traditional gun salute has been cancelled in her 68-year reign.
A palace source stated, “Her Majesty was keen that no special measures were put…
Her Majesty The Queen has recorded her first ever Easter message, telling the nation that “coronavirus will not overcome us”. The message was recorded at Windsor Castle on Good Friday.
The video shows a candle bringing light to an altar while the Queen can only be heard.
She says, “Many religions have festivals which celebrate light overcoming darkness. Such occasions are…
Commonwealth Day 2020 will be celebrated on 9th March and ahead of the day, The Queen has released her Commonwealth Message.
“On Commonwealth occasions, it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the people and countries that make up our worldwide…
The Queen is back to work just days after returning to London from her Christmas break in Sandringham.
On Thursday, The Queen held audiences with newly-appointed Ambassadors to the Court of St James’s.
Among her guests were His Excellency Mr Abderrahmane…
You never know what commonalities you’ll find between celebrities and royalty. For actress Elizabeth Hurley, she says herself and The Queen share the same stalker.
Hurley revealed the information on Monday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. The topic came up when a caller asked the 54-year-old about her craziest fan interaction.
“In the office in London…
