The Queen has celebrated the 70th anniversary of a company that holds all three Royal warrants.
Her Majesty viewed a selection of items by Halcyon Days in a special showing in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle.
The firm was set up to revive the craft of enamelling on copper and among the display were some of its earliest pieces from the 1950s as well as its most modern designs…
Windsor Castle was founded almost 1,000 years ago by William the Conquerer and has since been occupied by a staggering 39 monarchs.
Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to make this her permanent residence in recent years. This beautiful castle is the oldest and largest…
During the reign of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Windsor Castle was made their primary royal residence despite the Queen complaining early on in her reign that the castle was “prison-like” and “dull and tiresome.” She would often prefer Osborne…
King George III became heir to the throne after the death of his father in 1751. And almost from the moment he became King, in 1760, George would spend most of his reign reigniting a royal interest in Windsor Castle.
Windsor had been overlooked after the House of Hanover took the British throne in 1714. Alongside his wife, Queen Charlotte, and their growing family, George III made the move to…
Built in the 11th century, Windsor Castle has a history spanning hundreds of years. The royal residence in the English county of Berkshire has long been associated with royal weddings, funerals, and other events. With its vast history, Royal Central is taking a look at the…
Windsor Castle serves as the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British kings and Queens for nearly 1,000 years. William the Conqueror originally built the site to secure the western approach to London while providing easy access…
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will follow in the footsteps of his late father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and will become the new president of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Show management announced the Earl would take over as president of the 79-year-old show. The Duke of Edinburgh was the show’s president from 1991 and competed in the show’s international carriage…
Event at centre of Platinum Jubilee celebrations looking for volunteers
17th February 2022
An event at the heart of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations is looking for volunteers.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show is looking for volunteers. While the posting does not list all the duties, the website does state volunteers will have a chance to make the Horse Show…
The Queen held an audience at Windsor Castle, her first in person appearance since her son, the Prince of Wales tested positive for the second time for COVID-19.
Her Majesty received Rear Admiral James Macleod as he relinquished his appointment as Defence Services…
The Queen takes in Jubilee history as the final countdown for her Platinum celebrations begins
4th February 2022
The Queen has come face to face with her royal history as she prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession.
Ahead of the moment her reign reaches 70 years, Her Majesty has been shown items from past Jubilees including special mementoes from her own historic anniversaries.
The Queen enjoyed browsing through items from the Royal Collection related to Jubilees and brought together for…
