In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II made history
with a big step forward. Queen Elizabeth II made her first
Christmas broadcast in 1952, twenty years after her grandfather,
King George V, began the tradition. However, in 1957, Queen
Elizabeth became the first monarch to make a televised address on
Christmas. As her image was beamed into homes around the UK, Queen
Elizabeth said…
In this season of Advent, Royal Central
is looking at different royal Christmas Broadcasts from the last
century in the lead up to Christmas. While many broadcasts have had
to acknowledge difficult events, some were focused on the positive.
Queen Elizabeth II’s 2012…
A Christmas address that brought people together in a time apart
3rd December 2024
It was one of the most anticipated and
historic speeches of a truly historic reign. On Christmas Day 2020,
millions listened as Queen Elizabeth II spoke at the most difficult
of times. The late Queen had seen Great Britain and the
Commonwealth through many of the major…
Queen Camilla wore the Aquamarine Ribbon
Tiara for the first time at the Diplomatic Reception. However, the
British Royal Family has several impressive aquamarine jewels in
their vaults. The aquamarine tiara chosen by Queen Camilla
has also been a favourite of the Duchess of Edinburgh(By Frankie
Fouganthin – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wiki Commons) Queen Elizabeth
II first received a…
King Charles and Queen Camilla have
hosted the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace, and
Queen Camilla debuted a new-to-her tiara that is a family
favourite. The Queen wore an aquamarine and diamond tiara that both
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of…
Queen Elizabeth II broke many records
with her 70 year reign; however, she also holds another “record” in
the Royal Family- the most romantic engagement ring.
Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten received a tiara from his mother,
Princess Alice of Battenberg (known as…
It is a moment for the history books, the
birth of a boy who would be king. On 14 November 1948, the future
Charles III was born. As the first child of the soon to be Queen
Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, his path to the throne
was clear. But the baby who arrived on that November day had
another claim to fame. For he is most likely the last Monarch who
will be born in a very historic…
Queen Elizabeth II has a right royal cameo in the next Paddington film
1st November 2024
Another chance to say ‘thank you, ma’am’?
It’s been revealed that Queen Elizabeth II will have a small cameo
appearance in the next Paddington film. In the upcoming Paddington
in Peru, a photo of the late queen and Paddington having tea at
Buckingham Palace during…
New Kensington Palace exhibition to include rare royal dresses
30th October 2024
Several never-before-seen garments will
be going on display at Kensington Palace in a new Spring 2025
exhibition. Historic Royal Palaces has announced that a new
exhibition focusing on royal fashion will be opening at Kensington
Palace in March. Dress Codes…
Australia has served as the backdrop for
many iconic fashion moments over the decades, with Queen Elizabeth
II, the Princess of Wales, and Queen Mary of Denmark all making
sartorial statements while visiting. Queen Elizabeth II Queen
Elizabeth II wore a gold tulle Norman Hartnell gown during her 1954
tour to Australia that would become known as the “Wattle Gown” due
to the gold…
