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Saturday May 16, 2020
Saturday May 16, 2020
Welcome to a special Royal Central podcast where the team get ever so slightly giddy over the arrival of a royal baby.
The birth of Charles of Luxembourg not only guarantees the country's direct line of succession, it means the beginning of family life for the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess after eight years of marriage. Guillaume and Stephanie clearly couldn't be happier with their son who is now second in line to the throne and who will one day become Grand Duke.
Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger discuss the happy events surrounding the arrival of this royal baby and look at how his birth has changed the landscape of Europe's ruling houses forever.
And you can find out lots more about Charles on Royal Central.
Photo Cour Grand Ducale/ Sophie Margue
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Happy news as a brand new royal baby arrives, safe and sound! Luxembourg's heir to the throne and his wife have welcomed a son. Guilluame and Stephanie are proud parents of a beautiful boy who will one day rule the Grand Duchy.
Lydia Starbuck brings you the latest on this historic royal event - there's lots more on Royal Central.
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
May will bring one of the biggest royal stories of the year as Luxembourg meets its future ruler for the first time. The heir to the throne and his wife welcome their first child and, girl or boy, this little baby will one day become monarch.
Join Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger for this special preview of a very special royal event.
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
She's one of England's most famous royal women but was the marriage between Elizabeth Woodville and Edward IV, contracted on May 1st 1464, actually legal?
Lydia Starbuck discusses why their wedding was called into question and asks whether the White Queen was ever really a queen at all.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
The Royal Central team begins a new series all about royal weddings. They are showpiece events for every ruling house in Europe and they often provide the moments we remember most - but what makes them so special?
Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck discuss the impact of royal weddings in this special podcast. From dresses to flowers, tiaras to kisses, they debate why these events make such a mark.
It's the first of a series over the summer - grab your hats, you are invited to Royal Central's special on royal weddings.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
William and Kate got married on April 29th 2011. In this royal wedding special, Lydia Starbuck looks back at the most special moments of the day.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
The Queen of Denmark is 80 on April 16th 2020 and to mark this milestone birthday, the Royal Central team discusses the life and reign of the monarch they call Daisy.
From her difficult path to the throne to her almost five decades of rule and taking in her family life, this is a celebration of a truly successful queen.
Join Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger for this special birthday podcast.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Welcome to a special podcast from Royal Central, marking the 60th birthday of King Philippe of the Belgians.
At the time of his birth on April 15th 1960, there was little expectation that Philippe would ever take his country's throne. But as Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger discuss, the prospect of a crown cast a shadow over his childhood. Despite setbacks, he became a successful heir and is now a popular king.
Join the team as they look at Philippe's life, reign and loves in this special podcast celebrating a major milestone for an unexpected king.
Photo: Bas Bogaerts
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In this special edition of the Royal Central podcast, the team look at the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on royalty - on a personal and institutional level.
Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck for more royal chat and some great ideas for making staying indoors even more royal.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Where can we find the real Princess Diana? In this special edition of the Royal Central podcast, author Deb Stratas shares her fresh perspective on one of the most famous royals of modern times.
Diana, Princess of Wales continues to fascinate, over 20 years on from her death. In her new book, Deb traces Diana's story through the homes she lived in over her 36 years. From the Norfolk estate where she spent her earliest days to the royal splendour of Kensington Palace, Deb has walked in the princess' footsteps to discover the real Diana.
Deb talks to Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck about Diana and her continuing legacy. And she passes on her top tips if you want to find out more about a princess whose legacy endures.
Photo credit: By John MacIntyre - Paisley Scotland, CC BY 2.0, Wiki Commons