Charlie Proctor

Nottingham

Royal Correspondent and Editor-in-Chief at Royal Central

journalist

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Articles

Household Cavalry brushing up ahead of The King's Birthday Parade

4 days ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

The King’s annual birthday parade, Trooping The Colour, is little under two weeks away, with the event’s key participants putting together the final touches ahead of the summer highlight. More than 1,000 soldiers and 200 horses from the Household Division will take part in the parade, which is attended by thousands of spectators – including His Majesty himself.
Security scare at Windsor Castle after suspected break in

4 days ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

There was a security scare at Windsor Castle over the weekend after a man was arrested and taken into custody. The man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of breaking into the grounds of the Berkshire castle. He was further arrested in suspicion of being in possession of Class A drugs – a controlled substance. The man, who has not been named, was transferred to Thames Valley Police who held him in custody. He has since been bailed, with police investigations ongoing.
Princess Anne makes surprise visit to Barbados

4 days ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

Princess Anne has made a surprise overseas visit to Barbados, just under four years since the country ditched the monarchy in favour of becoming a republic. The Princess Royal visited the Caribbean island over the weekend, and was received by the country’s president, Sandra Mason, as well as Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Her Royal Highnesses’ visit was not publicised in advance, with the 74-year-old visiting Barbados to attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences.
Slimmed down monarchy has failed - its time for Beatrice and Eugenie to step up

5 days ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

Charlie Proctor offers his thoughts on why The King’s well-intentioned vision for a slimmed down monarchy hasn’t worked, and says it’s perhaps time for young blood, in the form of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to step up. Rumours are swirling in the royal world that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have effectively been put on ice, with the future monarch, King William, deciding what role his cousins should play during his reign.
Beatrice and Eugenie touted as the future of The Royal Family with talks of ’stepping up’

5 days ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie could be set to take on greater roles and responsibility as working royals in the years to come according to a royal expert. The sisters have already been visibly more active over the past couple of years, with Their Royal Highnesses undertaking engagements at settings including hospitals, galleries and the Chelsea Flower Show.
The Duke of Kent looking for answers after family tragedy

6 days ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

The Duke of Kent is still seeking answers to the tragic loss of his father during World War Two. The Duke, now 89, has been visiting the memorial in Scotland that marks the place that the plane carrying his father, Prince George, and 14 others crashed in 1942. Prince George was killed – only one person on board survived. Prince Edward was just six at the time of the accident. Historian Tessa Dunlop has been speaking to the Duke and told True Royalty TV that ”he’s still chewing over it.
The Queen issues rare personal statement mentioning her father

1 week ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

The Queen has issued a statement to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo in which she offered a rare insight into her family history. Queen Camilla, whose father Major Bruce Shand served during World War II, was remembering the civilian war effort at Dunkirk in 1940 that saved 338,000 troops. Her Majesty said: “Today and together with the nation, The King and I would like to remember the unprecedented civilian war effort of Operation Dynamo on its 85th Anniversary.
The Princess accused of setting fire to her room in Buckingham Palace

1 week ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

A newly published book by royal biographer Tom Quinn has revealed that a member of The Royal Family received a reputation for being something of a firestarter. In his book, Mr Quinn goes behind palace doors to reveal some of the secrets of the servants and staff who worked in Buckingham Palace over the years. One of the revelations is that Prince Philip’s mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, ‘regularly’ started fires in her Buckingham Palace apartment.
A new role for Princess Eugenie

1 week ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

Princess Eugenie has become a Global Ambassador for an art exhibition dedicated to coral reef conservation. Thirty Six For Coral is an art exhibition and auction which aims to protect the coral reef and ocean life. Speaking of her new role, Eugenie said: “Despite occupying less than 1 per cent of the seabed, coral reefs support 25 per cent of all life in the ocean, and one billion people around the world depend on coral reefs for food and jobs.
The King to make historic visit in the first use of his new title

1 week ago | royalcentral.co.uk | Charlie Proctor

The King is to make his first official visit to Lancaster as Monarch – the first time he will use a title he inherited upon the death of his mother in 2022. As Sovereign, King Charles is de facto Duke of Lancaster – a title he is usually only ever referred to when in the county. His Majesty will visit on June 9 where he will tour and receive the keys to Lancaster Castle, before meeting representatives from the local communities.