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 and Balmoral as holiday residences. The growth
of the British Empire and the Queen’s dynastic ties to Europe
would…
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…
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 from the capital and a royal
hunting forest. From the castle’s early stages, it was recommended
it should serve as a…
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…
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 Secretary. She also received Major
General Eldon Millar as he takes up his new role as Defence
Services Secretary. Upon their…
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…
Royals are 'upset' after the removal of trusted protection officers following security incident
30th December 2021
Members of the Royal Family are
reportedly upset by the removal of trusted protection officers
after a recent security breach at Windsor Castle. On Christmas
morning, a 19-year-old man armed with a crossbow, was arrested for
trespassing on the grounds of Windsor Castle…
It’s been a busy few months at Windsor
Castle, with hundreds of people being honoured at Investiture
ceremonies. On the week of 1 December, The Princess Royal took
reign of the ceremonies honouring those for their incredible work.
Among those honoured was Yvonne Lawson MBE, who founded the Godwin
Lawson Foundation. Created in honour of her son, Godwin Lawson, who
died during an attack in…
