The Queen has made history countless times throughout her 70-year reign and 17 October 1980 was no exception. On that day, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican.
The historic visit was seen as a historic opportunity to forge relations between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. Her Majesty was accompanied by her husband, the…
The Queen has expressed her thanks to all those who have planted a tree for her Jubilee.
As tree planting season comes to an end, Her Majesty expressed her joy in the Queen’s Green Canopy which has seen thousands of people plant trees to mark the 70th anniversary of…
When her fashionista sister married at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960, all eyes were on the stunning wedding dress of Princess Margaret, but The Queen’s beautiful blue evening gown also drew accolades that day.
Designed by court designer Norman Hartnell, The Queen…
Prince William speaks on future of Monarchy at end of Caribbean tour: 'relationships evolve, friendships endure''
26th March 2022
The Duke of Cambridge has directly addressed calls for the three countries he has just visited on his Platinum Jubilee tour to sever their links with the Monarchy.
Speaking at a reception hosted by the Governor General of the Bahamas, Prince William turned to the issue which has dominated parts of the visit. The Prince made direct reference to the future of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas as he…
Charles and Camilla in poignant visit to the Rock of Cashel, following in The Queen and Prince Philip's footsteps
25th March 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to one of Ireland’s most spectacular architectural landmarks on Friday – the Rock of Cashel.
On the second and final day of their visit to Ireland, the couple traveled to Tipperary’s most…
The Queen has celebrated the 70th anniversary of a company that holds all three Royal warrants.
Her Majesty viewed a selection of items by Halcyon Days in a special showing in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle.
The firm was set up to revive the craft of…
Seventy years ago, on February 6 1952, a young Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the British throne. She was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. And amongst the timeless jewels worn that day, was a necklace that has its own place in history.
The Queen wore the Coronation Necklace, a diamond necklace with large collet set diamonds. The necklace was originally created for Victoria…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to the Bahamas, their first official trip there, is part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Royal Central takes a look back at previous visits to the Bahamas by The Queen. She has visited the country five times in…
The historic moment an investiture was held outside the UK for the first time
23rd March 2022
In November 1953, The Queen would make the first Commonwealth tour of her reign which included a stop in Jamaica.
On that visit, an Investiture would be held for the first time outside of the United Kingdom. An investiture is a formal installation or ceremony when…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Governor General as Platinum Jubilee tour of Jamaica begins
23rd March 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began their Platinum Jubilee visit to Jamaica with a visit to the island’s Governor General.
They were welcomed to King’s House by Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen soon after their arrival on March 22nd 2022.
The couple had departed Belize earlier after a three day tour for the Jubilee.
On arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in…
