One of England’s most historic sites has
been taken over by the Platinum Jubilee. Stonehenge was lit up with
images of Her Majesty to mark the 70th anniversary of her reign as
Jubilee week began in earnest. English Heritage, which cares for
the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, chose eight photos of The
Queen, one from each decade of her reign, to project on to the
stones as her…
Details of three major royal visits
across the UK to mark the Platinum Jubilee have been shared just
days before the celebratory weekend gets under way. The Princess
Royal will visit Edinburgh on June 3 where she will meet
representatives of several of The Queen’s…
The Archbishop of Canterbury forced to miss Service of Thanksgiving for Platinum Jubilee
31st May 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is
”deeply saddened” to be forced to miss the Service of Thanksgiving
for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after contracting Covid. The Most
Revd Justin Welby developed mild pneumonia last week and a test
just days before…
The Unseen Queen: revelations from the Monarch in a poignant telling of Elizabeth II's early years
30th May 2022
We weren’t expecting an actual present
from the Royal Family for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II but
the special programme, The Unseen Queen, felt like something of a
gift in itself for anyone interested in her historic reign. The
programme, shown on the BBC at the start of the Jubilee week,
provided unique access to never before seen footage from the House
of Windsor’s private…
For the Platinum Jubilee, we are looking
at some of The Queen’s most impressive jewels. The Queen has many
tiaras in her vaults to choose from. However, some have a longer
history than others. The George IV Diadem dates back to 1820 and
has been worn on countless historic…
The Jubilee week - your guide to the spectacular events marking The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
30th May 2022
The Platinum Jubilee weekend is just
around the corner. The festivities, which were announced almost a
year ago, are centred in London and will see the Royal Family lead
celebrations for the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. Royal
Central guides you through what…
The Platinum Jubilee Special: the details of a celebration, seventy years in the making
29th May 2022
Royal Central guides you through all the
details of what to expect from the Platinum Jubilee celebrations,
now just days away. In this special episode of our podcast, our
team gives you the lowdown on what’s happening when, who we expect
to see and discuss the history of this special Jubilee. Join Lydia
Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Jessica Storoschuk, Jess Ilse and
Kristin Contino for…
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.
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 2012. The Queen
celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, with the main festivities
taking place over a four day weekend in…
