British RoyalsReviews

Review: At Home with Diana

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2nd March 2020
Deb Stratas has written her fourth book featuring Diana, Princess of Wales. This one, At Home with Diana, tells Diana’s story through the windows of her homes and residences.The book goes from her birth to her death in homes such as Park House, Althorp, Kensington Palace and Highgrove. We see how she lived her life in each home and how they shaped her into who she became.It begins…
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Six the Musical to debut on Broadway

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3rd February 2020
Welcome to the show, to the Histo-remix- the six queens of Henry VIII are taking over Broadway. Tudor history will be taking centre stage on 13 February 2020 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York with Six the Musical making its Broadway debut.Six the Musical…
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Monarchy Rules: a look at George IV

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29th January 2020
George IV ascended the British throne 200 years ago today. Here, Royal Central’s Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, looks at the life of the Regent who finally got to reign.  The future George IV was born at St. James’s Palace on 12 August 1762 to George III and…
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The Controversial King: The Rise of George IV

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29th January 2020
On 29 January 1820, George IV ascended the throne to become the King of Great Britain. The oldest child of King George III and Queen Charlotte, George IV is remembered for his role as Regent and style setter rather than his reign as King. George IV’s lasting legacy was the Regency period, as the Regent in question. The Regency is known for a flourishing of arts and literature, the…
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Review: The Faith of Queen Elizabeth

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1st December 2019
Just in time for Christmas, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth, the Poise, Grace, and Quiet Strength Behind the Crown by Dudley Delffs will be released on 3 December.As a woman of faith myself, this was a book I was looking forward to reading, and I was very lucky to get an…
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Mary, Queen of Scots' hiding place could become a wedding venue

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12th September 2019
She is among the most romantic of all royals and now the tranquil spot where she tried to escape her dramatic fate could be part of modern love stories. The castle where Mary, Queen of Scots hid in an attempt to evade capture and begin a new quest for power could become a wedding venue.Workington Hall in Cumbria became the queen’s refuge in 1568 as she fled from Scotland. Mary had been…
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The royals who have ruled Greenland

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16th August 2019
At least we now know what’s likely to form dinner conversation when Queen Margrethe of Denmark hosts President Donald Trump on a State Visit at the start of September. It’s been reported that the US leader has explored the possibility of buying Greenland which is ruled…
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The Illegitimate Royals: Royal Central's new summer series

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20th July 2019
They’ve claimed crowns, founded dynasties and shaped royal history but much of it has been done against the odds. For those born outside of royal marriage were often seen as also rans until they stormed the castles their parents called home. For centuries, royal families have relied on legitimate heirs. In centuries past, when being born outside of wedlock was frowned on and led to shaming…
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