Government ministers are considering
allowing pubs to stay open longer over the Platinum Jubilee weekend
to allow people more time to celebrate the historic milestone in
The Queen’s reign. They are considering letting all venues serve
drinks until 1am over the four day Bank Holiday in June 2022 which
will mark the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s rule. The special
weekend is set…
It was a royal union that changed England
forever. The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn followed years
of legal wrangling by the king which led to a religious revolution
and an international controversy. When they said ‘I do’, they did
so in secret but five…
Police investigate video message threatening to 'assassinate The Queen'
27th December 2021
Police are investigating a video which
appears to show a man with a crossbow threatening to assassinate
The Queen. The material is believed to be linked to the incident at
Windsor Castle on Christmas Day in which a man was detained after
being found inside the grounds…
The Queen’s moving tribute to Prince
Philip was the most watched TV broadcast on Christmas Day in the
UK. The Christmas Speech topped the ratings with 7.4 million people
tuning in . Her Majesty’s broadcast focused on the life and legacy
of her late husband and included some very personal references to
the Prince who died in April at the age of 99. “That mischievous…
Mail on Sunday admits defeat and will pay "financial remedies" to Duchess of Sussex
27th December 2021
The Mail on Sunday has admitted defeat
after losing their appeal in a lawsuit brought by the Duchess of
Sussex for copyright three years ago. The Mail printed a statement
at the bottom of its front page, saying it had infringed on
Meghan’s copyright by publishing a…
Anti-apartheid and human rights activist
Desmond Tutu has died of cancer at the age of 90, it was announced
earlier today. He was the Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986
and then the Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996. The Dutch
King and Queen and Princess…
The Queen has revealed her hope that her
Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be a chance for people to come
together. Her Majesty spoke of her wishes during her Christmas
address. Touching on the forthcoming celebrations to mark the 70th
anniversary of her reign, she said that she wanted her Platinum
Jubilee year to be ”an opportunity for people everywhere to enjoy a
sense of…
The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed her
favourite childhood books in a new interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today
programme. Speaking with Lord Dobbs, Camilla revealed that the
classic Black Beauty by Anna Sewell was her favourite book growing
up as a “pony mad child.”…
The Queen's year in review: A year of heartbreak and difficult circumstances
26th December 2021
2021 has brought a year of joy, personal
heartbreak, and difficult circumstances for many people worldwide,
and The Queen is no exception. As the year comes to a close, Royal
Central is looking back on Her Majesty’s year and all the highs,
lows, and little moments in…
Armed intruder arrested in grounds of Windsor Castle where The Queen is celebrating Christmas
25th December 2021
A man has been arrested after attempting
to break into Windsor Castle this morning. According to the Daily
Mirror, police arrested the man who is now in police custody. He
allegedly had an offensive weapon in his possession. Thames Valley
Police say the intruder did not gain access to any buildings. The
Queen is currently at Windsor celebrating Christmas with some of
her family. In…
