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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 ...
European Royals Archives - Royal Central
12th November 2024. It’s a modern royal event that has quickly become a tradition and, despite a change in title, there are no plans to alter this special day out. However, it pays to be ...
A guide to the Order of the British Empire - Royal Central
Dec 17, 2013 · KBE/DBE – Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, this is the 2nd from highest rank in the order and is awarded usually for long and respected service in an individual’s ...
The Royal Coat of Arms Explained - Royal Central
15th May 2017. The Royal Coat of Arms acts as the official coat of arms for the British monarch. The Royal Coat of Arms features a shield divided into four quarters. The quarters represent the ...
How The English Monarchy Began - Royal Central
Apr 13, 2013 · How The English Monarchy Began. By Royal Central. 13th April 2013. There’s no doubt with us that the British Monarchy is the most iconic and famous Monarchy in the world. Its history, though, is ...
Monarchy Rules: what happened to the House of Hanover?
Aug 23, 2019 · The House of Hanover passed into history on a quiet winter’s day in 1901 when Victoria passed away. Her death, at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight on January 22 nd 1901 saw her throne pass to ...
What happened to the Iranian royals after the monarchy fell?
11th February 2019. Today marks the 40th anniversary of the fall of the 2,500-year-old Persian monarchy. We are taking a look at what happened to the Iranian royals after the monarchy was ...
What Happened to the Monarchy Between 1649 to 1660?
May 15, 2017 · The Battle of Preston in 1648 was the last of the English Civil War, a prolonged period of armed struggle between Parliament and King Charles I over ultimate command of the English government ...
'The absolute right to rule' – The Divine Right of Kings
Nov 25, 2014 · The Divine Right of Kings can be dated back to the medieval period, where it highlighted the superiority and legitimacy of a monarch. At its core, the concept of the Divine Right has religious and ...
Red roses and white: A brief history of the Tudor Rose
Nov 3, 2015 · One of the most distinctive and unmistakable flowers in England is the Tudor Rose. This specific type of rose is both red (around the outside) and white (in the centre), and has been in use as the ...