Royal Central

As 2020 comes to an end, join Royal Central for this first of our look backs at the royal year just gone. From babies and weddings to the challenges of the pandemic, we discuss why this has been one of the most challenging and memorable royal years for some time.

The Duchess of Sussex has spoken movingly of losing her second baby to miscarriage. Meghan's words have given hope to many in the same situation and Royal Central's Lydia Starbuck discusses why this is so important.

Royal Central has a brand new series of podcasts all about the kings and queens who have ruled Britain. We start with a look at a short lived royal dynasty whose founder was better known for his love life than his politics.

Europe has a brand new princess, created in extraordinary circumstances. She is an artist who has lived most of her life away from the spotlight but whose acrimonious battle with a king now fallen from grace has ended with a brand new set of royals for the continent.

Find out more with Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger and Moniek Bloks in the Tale of the Unexpected Princess.

After a challenging year and a very hard summer for some royals, the ruling houses of Europe are gearing up for a new season.

In this new term report, Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck assess what's waiting in store for some of your favourite royals, ask whether 2020 has changed the face of some monarchies forever and look back on a summer that some would rather forget.

King Juan Carlos of Spain has gone into exile, revealing his decision in a letter sent to his son, King Felipe VI. The former monarch's finances have caused huge controversy but his choice to go has led to more questions than answers.

Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger and Moniek Bloks discuss what now for Spain's monarchy and also consider the happy news that reached Denmark's royals this week. Plus there's a look ahead to a very special birthday indeed....

Princess Beatrice surprised everyone with her low key wedding. In this special podcast, the Royal Central team discuss why this royal marriage took place before anyone knew and look at all the details of Beatrice's big day.

Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger and Moniek Bloks for a royal wedding special.

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrates her tenth wedding anniversary with Prince Daniel on June 19th 2020. 

The Royal Central team look at the big day, the secrets and the splendour and debate what this royal marriage means for Sweden's future.

Join Lydia Starbuck, Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger for a very special Royal Central podcast.

It's a famous if rather uncomfortable royal tradition, but when did politicians stop witnessing royal women giving birth?

In this podcast, Lydia Starbuck looks at the reasons behind the political audience and focuses on a woman whose arch comments on the issue might well have ended up bringing it to an end.

The Royal Central podcast answers your questions - and plenty of you want to know when we might see the Queen again?

Elizabeth II has been staying at Windsor Castle since mid March as the coronavirus pandemic took hold. May and June are usually among the busiest months in her diary but many favourite events are now in question as life continues to change for so many of us.

News Editor, Lydia Starbuck, looks at when we might see the Queen again in this latest podcast from Royal Central.