As Royal Central continues to look back on the iconic looks from The Queen’s reign, we turn to the famous outfit she wore at the Investiture of the Prince of Wales.
On 26 July 1958 Prince Charles, The Queen’s eldest son, was made the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester by letters patent. |However, his investiture did not take place until 1 July 1969 at Caernarfon Castle. Watched by…
The Queen has made history countless times throughout her 70-year reign and 17 October 1980 was no exception. On that day, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican.
The historic visit was seen as a historic opportunity to…
The day shots were fired at The Queen during Trooping the Colour
31st March 2022
The Queen’s most infamous moment during Trooping the Colour occurred in 1981, when a teenager fired six blank shots at her during the procession.
Three days before Trooping the Colour, a letter arrived at Buckingham Palace. It read: “Your Majesty. Don’t go to…
REVIEW: Diana exhibit gives fresh perspective into royal life
31st March 2022
When I read about Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. It’s advertised as “the world’s first-ever walk-through documentary experience,” and to be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what it meant. As I have a fascination with the Royal Family, I was going to go to the exhibit one way or another, even if it didn’t…
Milestones of a Monarch: Barbados becomes a republic
30th March 2022
The Queen has seen countries gain their independence from The Crown throughout her reign, with the most recent being Barbados’s transition to a republican country last November.
Barbados was claimed as a British colony during the reigns of James I and Charles I in the…
Milestones of a Monarch: Michelle Obama hugs The Queen
29th March 2022
There have been moments of The Queen’s reign that have gone instantly viral, and her first meeting with then-First Lady Michelle Obama in 2009—where the two women were seen hugging—made headlines around the world.
Obama was accompanying her husband, US President…
Milestones of a Monarch: The Silver Jubilee
28th March 2022
In 1977, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne.
Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days” which coincided with The Queen’s Offical Birthday. The anniversary of the date itself, 6 February 1977 was commemorated in church services. In…
The Queen's Reign in Style: sister of the bride
26th March 2022
When her fashionista sister married at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960, all eyes were on the stunning wedding dress of Princess Margaret, but The Queen’s beautiful blue evening gown also drew accolades that day.
Designed by court designer Norman Hartnell, The Queen…
“Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day.”
The Queen uttered these words on Christmas Day 1957…
A trip down memory lane for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during military event in Jamaica
25th March 2022
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their first royal tour of the Caribbean, many might recognise a moment the couple shared from a similar event during a royal tour in 1953.
On their final morning in Jamaica, the Duke and Duchess attended a special military parade for service members from across the Caribbean. The members had recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy’s…