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 famous moments in her
historic reign. It will include reflections on her wedding to
Prince Philip at the Abbey in 1947 as…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took
their turn in leading the Royal Family in remembrance on Anzac Day,
a day to honour Australians and New Zealanders killed in war. It’s
held on the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during World War
One. The two attended a…
With the Easter holiday fast approaching,
Royal Central is looking into the history of Royal Maundy Services.
Royal Maundy is a religious service in the Church of England held
on Maundy Thursday, which precedes Good Friday. At the service, the
British monarch, or a royal…
The colours of the union flag dominate
the flowers at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip taking
place at Westminster Abbey. Predominantly red, white and blue
blooms have been used in the arrangements at the Abbey. Among the
flowers chosen are orchids, which were used in The Queen’s wedding
bouquet, and sea holly, to reflect Prince Philip’s long naval
career. The…
A guard of honour planned by Prince
Philip for his funeral which couldn’t go ahead because of pandemic
restrictions will feature in the Service of Thanksgiving for him at
Westminster Abbey. Prince Philip had requested that Gold Award
Holders from his Duke of…
New details have been revealed about this
year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations. Set to take place on Monday
14 March, the service will be the first in-person gathering of the
Commonwealth since the global health crisis began in 2020. Members
of the Royal Family are…
Westminster Abbey Dean campaigned for Sir Elton John to sing at Diana's funeral
30th December 2021
Papers released by the National Archives
suggest there were concerns ahead of Sir Elton John’s poignant
performance of “Candle in the Wind” at the Funeral of Diana,
Princess of Wales. With concerns the lyrics would be deemed “too
sentimental,” the Dean of Westminister Abbey, at the time, came
forward to appeal the case and to have John perform. The original
song…
Members of the Royal Family show support for Kate at her Christmas Carol Special
9th December 2021
With the holiday season upon us, the
Royal Family geared up for Christmas by supporting the Duchess of
Cambridge at The Together At Christmas Community Carol Service.
Held at Westminster Abbey, the service was spearheaded by the
Duchess as a way to thank people across the…
Ahead of the holiday season, the Duchess
of Cambridge helped to spread some festive cheer as she hosted a
carol service with members of the Royal Family at Westminster
Abbey. The Together at Christmas Community Carol Service was
spearheaded by the Duchess as a way to say…
Following Prince Philip's lead - Camilla makes a poignant Remembrance tribute
12th November 2021
Following in the steps of the late Duke
of Edinburgh, the Duchess of Cornwall made a poignant Remembrance
tribute at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. Inside Westminster
Abbey in London, the Duchess laid a wreath at the Grave of the
Unknown Warrior to mark Armistice Day, the day the Allied powers
signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany in France on 11 November
1918. This agreement would…
