Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II's first Christmas speech is still poignant and powerful, over 70 years later

1st December 2025

Queen Elizabeth II made more Christmas broadcasts than any other Monarch but her first was one of the most poignant addresses of her life and reign. The late Queen first spoke to country and Commonwealth on December 25 1952, just ten months after the start of her reign. It was a hard task for Elizabeth who a year earlier had heard her father, King George VI, make the same speech. His unexpected…

Royal Weddings

The secret details behind the Royal Wedding that shaped modern Britain

By Lydia Starbuck

20th November 2025

Thursday marks 78 years since the royal wedding that would shape the modern House of Windsor. On November 20th 1947, Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony that would lead to one of the most…

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The Royal Wedding bouquet that vanished: the untold story behind Queen Elizabeth II’s Big Day

By Lydia Starbuck

20th November 2025

Royal weddings often follow a familiar pattern. They unfold in grand, historic churches with brides dressed in sweeping white gowns and glittering heirloom tiaras, while grooms stand proudly in military uniform. They are accompanied by long lines of bridesmaids and pageboys…

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The secrets of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding day that history nearly forgot

By Royal Central

20th November 2025

When Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, the country paused to witness a moment of hope and pageantry in an otherwise austere post-war Britain. The ceremony, held at 11:30 am, drew huge public attention, and the fascination did not end when the newlyweds departed the Abbey. More than 2,500 wedding gifts were placed on display at St…

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The Duke of Kent's 90th birthday celebrations revealed and there's a special link with his much loved parents

By Royal Central

12th October 2025

The Duke of Kent kept his 90th birthday rather discreetly but details of his low key celebrations have been revealed, days after they finished. Prince Edward, who’s been a front line member of the Royal Family for over seven decades, enjoyed a special event for his nine…

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The tragic diamond brooch that has been passed down to four queens

By Jessica Storoschuk

11th October 2025

Queen Victoria’s jewel collection grew large during her reign, and many pieces are in both the Crown’s collection and the Monarch’s personal collection. She commissioned one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite brooches, one that has a tragic backstory. Queen…

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Princess Anne hits repeat as she does the same job for King Charles as she did for Queen Elizabeth II

By Royal Central

28th September 2025

The Princess Royal has repeated a job she did for Queen Elizabeth II for King Charles and she seemed rather pleased with the results. Princess Anne unveiled a new photographic portrait of her brother at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. And the image will hang alongside one of Queen Elizabeth II which was also officially unveiled by Anne. The new portrait of The King, taken by Millie…

British Royals

Donald Trump due in UK ahead of historic State Visit hosted by King Charles and Royal Family

By Royal Central

16th September 2025

The US President, Donald Trump, is due to arrive in the UK later today ahead of his historic State Visit. President Trump, along with wife Melania, will touch down in the late afternoon and be met by The Ambassador of the United States of America as well as by The…

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This stunning royal brooch went through a major transformation

By Jessica Storoschuk

15th September 2025

Queen Victoria acquired countless impressive pieces of jewellery throughout her reign. Many of them are now a part of the Crown Jewels, including the Crown Ruby brooch that has undergone a major transformation. In the 1850s, Queen Victoria purchased an opal and diamond…

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Donald Trump to lay wreath on tomb of Queen Elizabeth II

By Lydia Starbuck

10th September 2025

The President of the United States of America will make a private visit to the grave of Queen Elizabeth II. Donald Trump will spend time at the tomb, inside St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, during his historic State Visit to the United Kingdom. The US President and his wife, Melania, will lay a wreath on the grave during their time in the chapel. President Trump has often spoke of his deep…