When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the
throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and
stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal
Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.
Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands Born Prince Bernhard of
Lippe-Biesterfeld in 1911, this German nobleman supported his wife,
mother-in-law, and daughters…
The Queen personally intervened to ensure
the safety of her cousin, the Duke of Kent, after information came
to light that the IRA was planning to kidnap him. The Duke had been
posted to Northern Ireland with the Royal Scots Greys in 1971.
However, the former Northern…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the
throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and
stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal
Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.
Prince Felix of Luxembourg One…
Throughout The Queen’s seventy year reign
she has hosted dozens of world leaders on State Visits. And it all
began with a meeting with friends in 1954. In June that year, Her
Majesty welcomed King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise of Sweden as
they made the first State Visit to the UK of her reign. Upon
arrival, the King and Queen were welcomed by Her Majesty, the Duke
of Edinburgh…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the
throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and
stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal
Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.
Princess Georgina of…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the
throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and
stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In our new series, Royal
Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen
Ingrid of Denmark The…
The Platinum Jubilee year of Elizabeth II
has already led to millions of words being written about royalty
but some of the most eagerly awaited are still to be published.
It’s long been known that both the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of
Kent would publish memoirs in 2022. Now we know when the regal
revelations will be made. First to hit the bookshops will be the
memoirs of The…
The Queen is celebrating her Platinum
Jubilee this year, but has celebrated three other major Jubilees as
well. Her Golden Jubilee in 2002 was a momentous occasion across
the Commonwealth. Although the year started off with personal
difficulties for The Queen, with the…
The Duchess of Cornwall has joined forces
with the queen of British TV baking to find a pudding for the
Jubilee. Camilla and Dame Mary Berry have headed the judging panel
to find a Platinum Pudding, a special sweet treat fit for The
Queen. The contest, run by Fortnum…
The Queen has welcomed the President of
Switzerland to Windsor Castle as she resumed her official duties
following a break for Easter and a stay at Sandringham. Her Majesty
greeted Ignazio Cassis and his wife, Paola, as they arrived
for an audience as part of their visit to the UK. Walking without a
stick, and looking relaxed and happy, The Queen chatted with her
guests and posed for…
