During her latest engagement, The Princess Royal visited Gordonstoun, where there were multiple moments of remembrance of her late father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Gordonstoun, near Elgin, has educated three generations of British royalty, including Prince Philip and Prince Charles. Unlike her brothers, Anne was unable to attend the school because, at the time, it was a males-only…
Earl of Wessex to follow in Prince Philip's footsteps
24th February 2022
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will follow in the footsteps of his late father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and will become the new president of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Show management announced the Earl would take over as president of the 79-year-old…
A poignant reminder of Prince Philip's life of service from The Queen as she marks 70 years as Monarch
6th February 2022
Ahead of her Accession Day on 6 February, The Queen released a statement to mark her Platinum Jubilee in which she highlighted her late husband’s dedication and service.
The statement contains a paragraph dedicated to the late Duke of Edinburgh:
I was…
Prince Philip's saddest duty - telling his wife she was now Queen
3rd February 2022
February 6 1952 was expected to be just another day as Princess Elizabeth visited Kenya with her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost her father and became the United Kingdom’s new monarch, at the age of 25.
The Princess and her husband had flown from Heathrow to Kenya on 31 January, seen off…
In Memoriam: Remembering the royals we lost in 2021
31st December 2021
In 2021, the world lost several royals from various royal families across the globe. As 2021 comes to a close, we remember those who died, including one monarch and three consorts to reigning monarchs, and the lives they led.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 –…
Netflix's Death to 2021 viewers divided over Prince Philip jokes
30th December 2021
A new Netflix comedy special has criticised for making fun of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Death to 2021 premiered on the streaming platform on 27 December and is the second installment of the satirical mockumentary, the first installment, Death to 2020…
The Queen's year in review: A year of heartbreak and difficult circumstances
26th December 2021
2021 has brought a year of joy, personal heartbreak, and difficult circumstances for many people worldwide, and The Queen is no exception. As the year comes to a close, Royal Central is looking back on Her Majesty’s year and all the highs, lows, and little moments in between.
January
January started the year with business as usual as the United Kingdom endured a third national lockdown due…
The Queen agrees to Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip
24th December 2021
A Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip will be held at Westminster Abbey in the spring of 2022.
The Queen has given the go ahead to the service which will take place around the time of the first anniversary of his death.
Family, friends and representatives of some…
A look back at the York Family’s tumultuous year – a time filled with joy, heartbreak and dilemma
17th December 2021
One could say it has been quite a busy year for the York family with both highlights and some more difficult moments. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both welcomed their first child, Sarah, Duchess of York, published another book, and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, found himself dealing with legal issues in the United States. With 2021 coming to a close and 2022 upon us, Royal Central is…