The U.K. Hgh Commission in Samoa has
unveiled a new monument in Savai’i in honour of a visit to the big
island by Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, nearly 30 years ago.
The monument was officially dedicated at the end of October at
Prince Edward Park in Iva, Savai’i, within the U.K. High
Commissioner to Samoa, Ian Richards, as well as other Iva villagers
in attendance. The new…
On 19 June 1999, Prince Edward, the
youngest son of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, married Sophie
Rhys-Jones at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The two had met at a
tennis event in 1993. They announced their engagement on 6 January
1999. Edward proposed to…
Prince Edward enjoys visit to firm involved with coronavirus vaccine technology
29th May 2021
On Thursday, staff from Malvern
Panalytical enjoyed a visit from Prince Edward as he toured the
company based at Enigma Business Park. The Earl of Wessex was
introduced to a number of employees and learned about the roles
they play in developing new technologies and…
The Sussexes and Wessexes show that royalty is a tradition, not a trade - reinventing it never succeeds
12th May 2021
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s
decision to leave the UK for America might seem like a royal first
to many, the discussions of leaving ‘The Firm’ have been held more
frequently, and more recently, than you may expect. On the face of
it, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Earl and Countess of
Wessex may not appear to be too similar in their personal
circumstances. But if we…
There are many names that are considered
unlucky by some, and in royal circles this is something they wish
to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings on
during their reigns, Royal Central is taking a look at the history
behind some such monikers, and why it…
Where is it located? Bagshot Park is a
royal residence which is located near the village of Bagshot in
Surrey. It is approximately 11 miles south of Windsor. The 51-acres
occupied by this Grade II listed building are located within a
designated area of Windsor Great…
Today marks the 13th birthday of The
Queen’s youngest grandson, James, Viscount Severn. To
celebrate,Royal Central is taking a look at his life so far: James
Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn was born
on December 17, 2007, at Frimley Park Hospital to Prince Edward and
Sophie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex. He is the younger brother
of Lady Louise Windsor but is…
As Lady Louise celebrates her 17th
birthday, learn more about the youngest granddaughter to The Queen
and Duke of Edinburgh: Lady Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary
Mountbatten-Windsor was born on November 8, 2003, at Frimley Park
Hospital, Surrey. She is the elder child of the…
The Earl of Wessex is not a title that
has been used very often throughout royal history – so much so that
in the time between the first creation and third creation, the
county of Wessex ceased to exist in England. Royal Central is
investigating the story behind this…
Countess of Wessex reveals how her daughter realised grandma is The Queen
15th April 2019
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, has
recently shared how her daughter, Lady Louise realised her grandma
is one of the most famous faces in the world, Queen Elizabeth II.
Embed from Getty Images During an interview with Sky News, the
Countess revealed it was only after Lady Louise went to school that
she realised she was related to the British monarch. Embed from
Getty Images One particular example…
