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Royal Central is the most popular independent source for royal news on the web. Launched back in 2012 in the wake of the Diamond Jubilee, Royal Central originally began life on Twitter under the ...
A guide to the Order of the British Empire - Royal Central
Dec 17, 2013 · The Order of the British Empire has 6 ranks, 2 of which entitle the holder to put ‘Sir’ or ‘Dame’ in front of their name. Ranks. MBE – Member of the Order of the British Empire, is the ...
The line of succession to the British throne - Royal Central
Feb 6, 2024 · The line of succession to the throne of King Charles has already changed since his accession in September 2022. His Majesty was the longest serving heir to the throne in recorded history, holding ...
The boy they call the Lost Prince - Royal Central
On January 18th 1919, the ringing of a telephone in Buckingham Palace signalled a tragedy for the Royal Family. The call brought news of the death of Prince John, youngest son of King George V and ...
The much loved royal who became known as the ‘Lost Prince’
Jan 18, 2024 · following a massive seizure. He was buried soon afterwards, his grave marked with a simple Celtic stone cross. Over a hundred years on, John is sometimes called ‘the lost prince’, a name first ...
The gems and history of the Crown Jewels - Royal Central
Apr 23, 2023 · In total, there are 142 objects with over 23,000 gemstones that make up the Crown Jewels, from crowns, sceptres, and orbs to swords, maces, and trumpets that are never used.
The Royal Coat of Arms Explained - Royal Central
May 15, 2017 · The Royal Coat of Arms features a shield divided into four quarters. The quarters represent the symbols of Ireland, England, and Scotland. Wales does not play a role in the Royal Coat of Arms as ...
The shortest reigns in English royal history - Royal Central
Feb 4, 2022 · 3. Richard III (2 years, 57 days) King Richard III remains one of the most divisive monarchs in England history to this day. The younger brother of King Edward IV, he played a significant role in ...
What Happened to the Monarchy Between 1649 to 1660?
May 15, 2017 · For reasons that are still of some debate amongst historians, Cromwell eventually dissolved the Rump Parliament forcibly by sending troops into the Westminster Hall and removing the MPs present.
Which royals are entitled to be an HRH? - Royal Central
Apr 18, 2022 · Spouses of an HRH. When a male HRH marries, his royal style is also shared with his wife. That means that on the marriages of The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Sussex, The ...