An inquiry is under way after a man
claiming to be a priest reportedly talked his way into barracks
close to Windsor Castle and ended up spending a night there. The
Sun reports that investigations are ongoing after the man was
allowed into the barracks of the Coldstream Guards in Sheet Street,
near Windsor Castle. The paper reports he told them he was a priest
called Father Cruise and was a…
Details of star-studded show marking The Queen's Platinum Jubilee are revealed
22nd April 2022
With the Platinum Jubilee weekend inching
closer, ITV has announced its plans for a star-studded Celebration.
Dame Helen Mirren, who has played Her Majesty in the theatre and on
film, is set to lead The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration. Tom
Cruise and Damian…
Blue, gold and cream: the intricate wedding dresses that turned a controversial consort into a royal bride
9th April 2022
It was one of the most talked about royal
weddings in decades. When Camilla Parker-Bowles and Charles,
Prince of Wales on April 9th 2005 in Windsor, millions were
watching. And they saw a royal bride with not one but two different
wedding outfits for her big day. As the…
Whenthe Prince of Wales and the Duchess
of Cornwallannounced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted
no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They
immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a
civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing
at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later,
they had to move…
Her Majesty The Queen will miss the Royal
Maundy Service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Instead,
the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will represent Her
Majesty. The service is set to take place on Thursday, 14 April.
Maundy Thursday, or Holy…
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…
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 occupied, working castle in the world and
home to approximately 150 people. The castle is made up of the
State Apartments, and…
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…
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 castle’s history, specifically, the
castle during the time of the Tudors. The Tudor period occurred
between 1485 and…
