it’s one of the most famous moments of her reign. Elizabeth II’s walkabout in the City of London as she marked her Silver Jubilee in 1977 has become one of the iconic images of her long rule. And the outfit she chose, in pink, remains one of her best known. However, the coat and hat that made her stand out against the slightly grey skies and the huge crowds wasn’t just eye…
The Queen lines up a special Platinum Jubilee balcony appearance with a favourite duke
29th May 2022
The Queen is reported to make her first Buckingham Palace appearance of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations alongside a favourite duke.
The Sunday Times reports that The Queen is set to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace alongside the Duke of Kent. They will take…
With the Platinum Jubilee right around the corner, The Queen’s past jubilees have become a popular topic of discussion again. At Royal Central, we are looking at the Milestones of a Monarch and among the biggest moments in her reign was Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in…
The Duke of Cambridge reviews parade in final showstopping rehearsal for Trooping the Colour
29th May 2022
The Duke of Cambridge undertook the Colonel’s Review ahead of Trooping the Colour this week, capping off rehearsals for the kick-off to the Platinum Jubilee weekend.
William, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, conducted the Colonel’s Review—a final dress rehearsal for Trooping the Colour—at Horse Guards Parade in London. The Colonel of the Home Guard regiment that is trooping the…
The outside of Buckingham Palace is getting ready for a concert to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. But if you walk past, you’ll notice a new addition to palace grounds, the “Tree of Trees.”
The 21-meter-tall tree was put in place days before it will be…
In November 1992, Her Majesty The Queen would once again make history (as she has done many times throughout her reign) as she became the first British monarch to pay income tax for the first time since the 1930s.
Earlier in 1992, Prime Minister John Major informed the…
His name is PJ and he’s just a few hours old but he’s already set to be one of the big stars of the Platinum Jubilee. For this corgi is the emoji that will spring into life every time Twitter users use the special celebratory hashtags for the anniversary of The Queen’s reign.
Over the coming ten days, a string of hashtags will automatically include the corgi with his crown in…
The State Opening of Parliament is a standard fixture on The Queen’s calendar; she has attending the event every year during her historic 70 year reign, aside from 1959, 1963, and 2022. Some of her most iconic style moments have come from the State Opening of…
When you hear the term “Granny’s Chips,” you might be thinking of your grandma and her homemade chip recipe. When it comes to the Royal Family, Granny’s Chips is the furthest thing from a plate of fried potatoes; it’s one of the most…
The 'Tree of Trees' outside Buckingham Palace will light up a special Jubilee tradition
25th May 2022
The lighting of beacons to mark a major royal event is a tradition that goes back centuries. It’s been an integral part of all Jubilee celebrations and, as The Queen marks the 70th anniversary of her reign, millions will watch a very special interpretation of the tradition that pays tribute to her as well as her rule.
The ”Tree of Trees” will be lit up outside Buckingham…
