For a woman who had such a profound effect on a whole country, she is surprisingly enigmatic. Catherine of Valois changed royal history forever but even now, centuries on, the prevailing image of her is the one created by Shakespeare for whom this French princess was a pretty pawn in a political drama. But what little we do know seems to indicate that the ‘fair Kate’ of Henry V was…
Princess Birgitta of Sweden has always known how to make her mark. The second sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf is known for her originality and her wedding was stand out, too, for several reasons. Birgitta was the only one of her siblings to marry a fellow royal and the only…
Sarah, Duchess of York's poignant message to Princess Beatrice on her missed wedding day
29th May 2020
Sarah, Duchess of York has posted a special tribute to her elder daughter on what should have been one of the biggest days of her life. The proud mother had told Princess Beatrice of the joy she brings her on the day she was meant to get married.
Sarah posted the message…
Friday, 29 May is the day that Princess Beatrice was set to marry businessman Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the couple’s wedding has been set back indefinitely. While we patiently wait for the couple to tie the knot, Royal Central is taking a look back at the couple’s love story.
June 2011
While Beatrice and Edoardo (or, Edo, according to his…
Princess Beatrice isn’t the only royal bride facing a cancelled wedding this month. Princess Theodora of Greece has confirmed that her big day was set for the end of May, too, but that her celebrations are on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a post…
Looking Back: What it was like to camp out for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding
19th May 2020
Attending the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was like a dream. Growing up, I was obsessed with princesses and becoming a princess myself, which may explain why I proclaim myself as a royalist today.  Prior to studying abroad in the summer of 2018 my plan…
The UK government could allow small weddings to take place in England as they continue to review lockdown restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the change to the current ban on marriages won’t take effect until June 1st 2020 at the earliest – too late for Princess Beatrice of York’s plans.
Beatrice was set to wed her fiance, Edoardo Mapelli…
They are filled with tradition and part of history and there’s no doubt about it, they’re popular. A royal wedding has a power to fascinate that continues, however much time and society change around it. In the first of a special summer series, Lydia Starbuck…
It’s been a seat of royal tradition for centuries, a place of coronations, kings and queens. But for much of its ancient history, Westminster Abbey was far from a go to place for royal weddings. From the end of the 14th century until the beginning of the 20th, no regal…
Princess Beatrice’s wedding is off - Buckingham Palace officially confirms postponement
17th April 2020
Princess Beatrice has officially cancelled her wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Queen’s granddaughter, 31, was set to marry the millionaire property tycoon, 37, at St James Palace with a reception to follow at The Queen’s gardens at Buckingham Palace.
In an exclusive interview with Royal Central earlier this month, Sarah, Duchess of York…
