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…
The Rulers of 1952: Prince Franz-Joseph II of Liechtenstein
28th April 2022
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…
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…
The Monarchs of 1952: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands
27th April 2022
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. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands
One of only two reigning women at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s
accession, Queen Juliana…
Ed Sheeran will lead the nation in a
special tribute to The Queen as the Platinum Pageant reaches its
finale during the Jubilee celebrations. The award winning singer
will be outside Buckingham Palace where it’s hoped tens of
thousands on the Mall will join millions…
The Monarchs of 1952: King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden
26th April 2022
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. King…
The Service of Thanksgiving for the 70
year reign of The Queen will follow Jubilee tradition and be held
at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Ever since 1897, the cathedral has hosted
Jubilee services. On June 3rd 2022, it will welcome thousands to
give thanks for the life and reign of Elizabeth II as she marks her
Platinum Jubilee. Speaking ahead of the ceremony, the Dean of St.
Paul’s, the…
The Monarchs of 1952: King Haakon VII of Norway
25th April 2022
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. King…
The Rulers of 1952: Prince Rainier III of Monaco
24th April 2022
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 ruled in Europe at the start of the longest reign on the
continent in modern times. Prince Rainier…
New survey spells trouble for monarchy in Canada
23rd April 2022
A new Angus Reid poll shows that a
majority of Canadians would support ending the monarchy after The
Queen passes, despite overwhelming personal support from Canadians.
The poll was conducted in early April and shows that 51% of those
polled are in favour of the monarchy ending in Canada after The
Queen passes, a slight majority. Twenty-six per cent of those
surveyed were in favour of the…

