In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II made history with a big step forward.
Queen Elizabeth II made her first Christmas broadcast in 1952, twenty years after her grandfather, King George V, began the tradition. However, in 1957, Queen Elizabeth became the first monarch to make a televised address on Christmas.
As her image was beamed into homes around the UK, Queen Elizabeth said…
In this season of Advent, Royal Central is looking at different royal Christmas Broadcasts from the last century in the lead up to Christmas. While many broadcasts have had to acknowledge difficult events, some were focused on the positive.
Queen Elizabeth II’s 2012…
A Christmas address that brought people together in a time apart
3rd December 2024
It was one of the most anticipated and historic speeches of a truly historic reign. On Christmas Day 2020, millions listened as Queen Elizabeth II spoke at the most difficult of times.
The late Queen had seen Great Britain and the Commonwealth through many of the major…
Queen Camilla wore the Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara for the first time at the Diplomatic Reception. However, the British Royal Family has several impressive aquamarine jewels in their vaults.
The aquamarine tiara chosen by Queen Camilla has also been a favourite of the Duchess of Edinburgh(By Frankie Fouganthin – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wiki Commons)
Queen Elizabeth II first received a…
King Charles and Queen Camilla have hosted the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace, and Queen Camilla debuted a new-to-her tiara that is a family favourite.
The Queen wore an aquamarine and diamond tiara that both Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of…
Queen Elizabeth II broke many records with her 70 year reign; however, she also holds another “record” in the Royal Family- the most romantic engagement ring.
Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten received a tiara from his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg (known as…
It is a moment for the history books, the birth of a boy who would be king. On 14 November 1948, the future Charles III was born. As the first child of the soon to be Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, his path to the throne was clear. But the baby who arrived on that November day had another claim to fame. For he is most likely the last Monarch who will be born in a very historic…
Queen Elizabeth II has a right royal cameo in the next Paddington film
1st November 2024
Another chance to say ‘thank you, ma’am’? It’s been revealed that Queen Elizabeth II will have a small cameo appearance in the next Paddington film.
In the upcoming Paddington in Peru, a photo of the late queen and Paddington having tea at Buckingham Palace during…
New Kensington Palace exhibition to include rare royal dresses
30th October 2024
Several never-before-seen garments will be going on display at Kensington Palace in a new Spring 2025 exhibition.
Historic Royal Palaces has announced that a new exhibition focusing on royal fashion will be opening at Kensington Palace in March.
Dress Codes…
Australia has served as the backdrop for many iconic fashion moments over the decades, with Queen Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales, and Queen Mary of Denmark all making sartorial statements while visiting.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II wore a gold tulle Norman Hartnell gown during her 1954 tour to Australia that would become known as the “Wattle Gown” due to the gold…
