Royal Central is continuing its series
which takes a look at the history of several royal residences. Read
on to learn more about the Scottish home where Prince Charles had
to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic. Where is it
located? Birkhall is one of the Scottish residences of the British
Royal Family which is located on the Balmoral Estate in Royal
Deeside…
Where is it located? Wood Farm is a
farmhouse located in a secluded corner of the Sandringham Estate in
Norfolk in the East of England. Who has lived there? The most
notable resident of Wood Farm was Prince John, the youngest son of
King George V and Queen…
Why does the 20th of November have good and bad memories for the Queen?
20th November 2020
Many dates in royal history will churn up
positive and negative memories for members of the Royal Family.
Perhaps this is most true for the Queen herself, who has been the
head of the House of Windsor for almost sixty-nine years. Several
key anniversaries define Her…
The Duke of Edinburgh was in good spirits
as he carried out a rare engagement. Prince Philip handed over the
role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifles in a short ceremony at
Windsor Castle. Philip, who turned 99 just over a month ago, is
passing the position on to the Duchess of Cornwall. Camilla was
welcomed as the new Colonel-in-Chief with a brief ceremony at her
own home, Highgrove House, over…
The Royal Family has taken to social
media to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s 99th birthday. A series
of special photographs have been shared on official accounts to
mark Prince Philip’s big day. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
were first to send birthday…
Happy Birthday Prince Philip! Here are 99 facts about the 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh
28th May 2020
1. The Duke of Edinburgh was born as
Prince Philip of Greece at his parents’ house ‘Mon Repos’ on the
island of Corfu, on 10 June 1921. The house had been the country
residence of the British High Commissioner for the Ionian Islands.
The family was forced to leave…
The Duke of Edinburgh remains in King
Edward VII Hospital in central London as Christmas week begins.
Prince Philip, who is 98, is being treated there for what
Buckingham Palace describes as a ”pre-existing” condition. The
Prince travelled from Sandringham to London for treatment on Friday
morning. As he arrived, a statement was issued saying the measure
was precautionary. Later…
While concerns have been raised over the
health of the Duke of Edinburgh this week, following his admission
to hospital for treatment for a pre-existing condition, MPs have
been debating how to mark his centenary. Prince Philip will turn
100 in June 2021 and one politician…
Statue of Prince Philip may stand in Trafalgar Square after his death
17th September 2019
A memorial statue of 98-year-old Prince
Philip is being proposed for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square
which would be commissioned after his death, according to the
Sunday Times. This is seen as the prime spot and would be placed
where a giant blue rooster, large thumb…
The remains of Queen Mother Helen of
Romania, born Helen of Greece and Denmark, will be repatriated to
Romania in October.Helen was a first cousin of Prince Philip, Duke
of Edinburgh. Helen will be laid to rest with her son King Michael
I of Romania – who died in 2017 – at the new Archdiocesan and Royal
Cathedral. Helen married Crown Prince Carol of Romania on 10 March
1921…
