The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will pay an official visit to Greece next week to mark the bicentenary of the country’s independence.
Prince Charles and Camilla will visit Athens from 24-25 March for two days of Independence Day celebrations at the request of the British Government and following an invitation from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
During their visit…
Prince of Wales praises Scottish NHS workers for their "remarkable resolve and flexibility"
5th March 2021
The Prince of Wales recorded a message for the NHS Scotland to thank all the staff who have been going above and beyond over the last year “to deliver vital care to the people of Scotland under such incredibly difficult circumstances.”
In a video message shared to the…
The Prince of Wales wrote exclusively for this weekend’s Waitrose Weekend that the “fundamental value of nature” is increasingly at stake.
In his piece, lauding John Lewis, Waitrose, and the Terra Carta he launched a few months ago, Prince Charles wrote: “We are…
The Prince of Wales praised the “dogged determination” of teachers throughout the pandemic at the School Leadership Conference on Sunday.
In a pre-recorded welcome message, the Prince, who is a founding patron of the conference’s organising institute, the Prince’s Teaching Institute, thanked teachers for their “continuing commitment to nurturing the next generation in these…
Prince Charles thanks postal workers for their efforts during the pandemic
23rd February 2021
The Prince of Wales recorded a heartfelt message to the workers at the Royal Mail, praising them for being “an incredibly important lifeline to us all” amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
In a video, shared on the Royal Mail Twitter account on Tuesday, Prince Charles…
Prince of Wales: "The vaccination will save lives"
19th February 2021
The Prince of Wales spoke at a British Asian Trust webinar to encourage minority populations to get the COVID-19 vaccine when available on Thursday.
The British Asian Trust hosted a webinar entitled ‘Covid-19 Vaccine – Facts for the BAME Community’ to discuss the…
Prince Charles and Camilla make their first public visit of 2021 while Prince Philip is being treated in hospital
18th February 2021
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall thanked volunteers fighting the pandemic in their first public outing of 2021. During their visit, the Prince’s father, the Duke of Edinburgh, was under observation at King Edward VII Hospital in London for “precautionary measures.” A palace source said he had been feeling unwell for a few days, and it was not related…
History of unlucky royal names: Charles
9th February 2021
Many names are considered unlucky by some and in royal circles, unlucky names are something ruling dynasties wish to avoid at all costs. From superstitions to strange goings-on during their reigns, Royal Central is looking at the history behind such monikers.
For such a…
Prince of Wales receives lifetime achievement award for farming
8th February 2021
The Prince of Wales has been named Farmers Weekly’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2020 due to his decades-long commitment to agriculture, practical support and ability to bring attention to farming issues, as well as the way he’s always championed innovation in…
Royal Residences: A brief history of The Castle of Mey
26th December 2020
The story of its purchase featured in The Crown, so learn more about The Queen Mother’s special home here.
Where is it located?
The Castle of Mey is situated in Caithness on the northern coast of Scotland. It is a four-and-a-half-hour journey from another of the Royal Family’s Scottish residences, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.
When was it built and when was it used as a…