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 Queen’s…
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…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the
throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European
rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women
who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern
European history got under way. Prince…
Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen presents the World Cup to Bobby Moore
28th April 2022
On 30 July 1966, an estimated audience of
32.3 million viewers tuned in to watch the World Cup Final between
England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium. Of the thousands who
got to watch the match in person were The Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh were in attendance.
With warmer days ahead, people who visit
the Tower of London will soon be able to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee with Superbloom at the Tower’s moat. But, what exactly is
Superbloom? Superbloom will be a colourful and vibrant field of
flowers throughout the Tower’s moat. This spring, more than 20
million seeds were planted in carefully designed seed mixes. From
June through September, the…
A special Jubilee tour has been created
for Westminster Abbey, highlighting the links between the ancient
church and The Queen. The tour, called The Queen and Her Abbey,
will highlight the many connections the Monarch has with
Westminster, the site of some of the most…
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall has made
her debut as the new patron of the National Theatre. The Duchess
was given the patronage last month by Her Majesty The Queen after
the Duchess of Sussex lost it as she exited her role as a senior
royal in 2020. The ole belonged to…
From bleak to brilliant - Charles and Camilla praise menu changes as they write forward to Platinum Jubilee cookbook
27th April 2022
As The Queen continues to mark her
Platinum Jubilee year, the Royal Family is celebrating in a
culinary way with the publication of the Platinum Jubilee Cookbook.
The book has an extra royal touch as it includes a joint foreword
by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The book
highlights the wide range of delicacies the royals have enjoyed
during their tours across the world. In the…
