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…
