British Royals

Piano given by Princess Margaret to Sir Roderick Llewellyn goes on auction

A gift from The Queen’s late sister is going up for auction at the end of June.  Princess Margaret, The Queen’s younger sister, gave her then-boyfriend, Roderick Llewellyn, a piano as a gift during their relationship in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The piano was made in the 1890s by Mitchell & Briggs, who held a Royal Warrant.  The Princess’s relationship with Llewellyn began in…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall host Commonwealth diaspora reception

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the Commonwealth diaspora ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings. Welcoming around 500 guests, Prince Charles and Camilla met people from across the Commonwealth who are now based in the UK, including the High Commissioners of some countries and representatives from the…
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British Royals

The Best Platinum Jubilee Food Gifts

There are countless different souvenirs that you can buy to remember the Platinum Jubilee by. At Royal Central, we’ve gathered some of the best food-related Jubilee gifts for you to enjoy. Fortnum’s Platinum Jubilee Blend, Loose Leaf Tea Caddy Fortnum and Mason has held several royal warrants, and continues to have a close relationship with the Royal Family. They have released a Platinum…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The moving tribute to the 'Perfect' love of The Queen and Prince Philip

The Platinum Jubilee Pageant came to a poignant and emotional end when British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performed his hit love song in tribute to The Queen and the late Prince Philip. Taking to the stage at the end of Sunday’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant—a two-and-a-half hour spectacular procession that traced the evolution, history and cultural shifts of the UK and the Commonwealth…
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