The capital city of a tiny European
country is getting ready for the biggest event it has seen in
years. As August comes to an end, Vaduz will play host to the
wedding of a princess and the little capital is gearing up for a
grand party. The princess in question is pretty much unknown
outside Liechtenstein where her family reign. Princess Maria
Carolina is the granddaughter of the…
Queen Elizabeth’s closest confidante: The untold story of Margaret Rhodes - MI6 secretary and the late Queen’s best friend
4th August 2025
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most
iconic public figures in modern history, instantly recognisable
around the world. While much has been written about her father and
paternal ancestors, less attention has been paid to her maternal
family – the Bowes-Lyons. Yet, it…
How one very important royal wedding was barred from broadcast in case someone had a drink during the National Anthem
4th August 2025
One of the most important royal weddings
of the 20th century was all set to make history in another way when
a cleric intervened to stop a moral outrage. The marriage of
Albert, Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, in April 1923,
was due to be recorded by the brand…
Royal Family wedding bells as Peter Phillips announces engagement to Harriet Sperling
1st August 2025
Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips, has
announced he is getting married. Peter has confirmed he is engaged
to Harriet Sperling. The two have been dating for a year and were
recently seen together at several high profile events including
Royal Ascot and Wimbledon. The couple announced their plans in an
exclusive interview with Hello magazine, saying ”Mr Peter Phillips,
the son…
It’s perhaps the most famous and talked
about royal wedding bouquet of all. The flowers carried by the
Queen Mother, then Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, at her marriage in
April 1923 have entered regal folklore after the bride used them to
begin a royal wedding tradition known…
It was a wedding featuring two very
popular royals and two ceremonies and it led to one of the most
influential unions of the 20th century. The marriage of Prince
George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, on November
29th 1934, was a day that changed the House of…
The princess whose wedding dress was still being sewn as the church bells rang out for her marriage
5th July 2025
rincess Madeleine’s wedding dress is one
of the most celebrated of recent royal weddings. The bride herself
talked openly about how her wedding dress was designed. The Italian
fashion designer Valentino Garavani had asked her if he could
create her dress. And the princess said the meetings with the
designer were “rather funny”. Princess Madeleine’s lace covered
dress…
The bride wore white, the groom was in
uniform and the congregation was filled with kings, queens, princes
and princesses. However, the royal wedding that took place on June
13 2015 was a very modern marriage ceremony. The happy couple,
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia…
Written for Royal Central by Heaven Lee
Miller When the news broke that Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was
dating former reality show participant and model Sofia Hellqvist, a
flood of criticism followed. Many doubted that this most unlikely
romance would be sealed by…
If ever a wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown worn by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
4th June 2025
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20thcentury and it saw in a new era with style.
Sophie and Edward’s big day might have been a modern marriage but
it had an air of…
