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Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central

Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: If you are into aliens or conspiracies, you've likely heard of the StarChild skull – a strange skull that appears either misshapen, or – as many believe – is the skull of a hybrid between extraterrestrials and human beings. What is the truth behind the StarChild? (What Is The StarChild?) *** In the 1700s life-saving techniques were obviously not as advanced as those we have today. Case in point – one doctor wanted to know if and how a drowned person might be brought back to life. The solution? Go to a hanging and try to revive the executed man. How do you think that went? (The Hanged Man) *** We've spoken often here on Weird Darkness about shadow people – what their purpose is, where they come from, whether they are malevolent or not… but are they ghosts, or something else entirely? (Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?) *** A Reddit user shares his true story of hiking in the wilderness and suddenly being tracked and hunted over several days by a stranger with unknown intentions. (A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park) *** Within the walls of one of England's most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England's most intriguing mysteries. (The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:45.843 = Show Intro00:04:17.596 = What Is The Starchild?00:23:58.576 = The Hanged Man00:31:45.162 = A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Dark00:37:30.280 = The Unexplainable Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter00:50:32.958 = Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?1:00:03.749 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hanged Man” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/32j6zyb7“Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uej2nyca“A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park” by Redditor u/ValyrianJedi: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/436p34t7“The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter” by Lydia Starbuck for Royal Central:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bfhkxthc“What Is The Starchild?” by Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ewccfd5c, and from StarChildProject.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wb8dayddWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: April 12, 2021CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/starchild

Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central

Lydia Starbuck, Editor of the Royal Central

Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central

Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central

If you are into aliens or conspiracies, you've likely heard of the StarChild skull – a strange skull that appears either misshapen, or – as many believe – is the skull of a hybrid between extraterrestrials and human beings. What is the truth behind the StarChild? (What Is The StarChild?) *** In the 1700s life-saving techniques were obviously not as advanced as those we have today. Case in point – one doctor wanted to know if and how a drowned person might be brought back to life. The solution? Go to a hanging and try to revive the executed man. How do you think that went? (The Hanged Man) *** We've spoken often here on Weird Darkness about shadow people – what their purpose is, where they come from, whether they are malevolent or not… but are they ghosts, or something else entirely? (Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?) *** A Reddit user shares his true story of hiking in the wilderness and suddenly being tracked and hunted over several days by a stranger with unknown intentions. (A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park) *** Within the walls of one of England's most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England's most intriguing mysteries. (The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter) *** (Originally aired April 12, 2021)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hanged Man” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/32j6zyb7“Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uej2nyca“A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park” by Redditor u/ValyrianJedi: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/436p34t7“The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter” by Lydia Starbuck for Royal Central:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bfhkxthc“What Is The Starchild?” by Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ewccfd5c, and from StarChildProject.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wb8daydd= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/starchild-alien-human-hybrid/

Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central

Get ready to take a magical journey as we celebrate National Princess Week with a Royal Central takeover. From the fierce spirit of Mulan to the sweet nature of Cinderella, we'll be sharing amazing trivia about our favorite Disney princesses. Ever wondered how many lines Aurora speaks in her movie? We've got the answer to that and more. Plus, there's a special something for all Disney Plus fans. Moving ahead, we take a royal stroll down memory lane, featuring the 13 official Disney princesses, right from Snow White to Raya. And yes, we haven't forgotten Jasmine, the OG princess. We also dig into the stories behind these iconic characters, their cultural impact, and the incredible ways they inspire children to dream big. Curious about what their names mean in different languages? We've got that covered too. Plus, a surprising revelation about the person behind the creation of National Princess Week. And, as a cherry on top of this royal cake, we invite you to join us in celebrating the anniversary of Time for Brunch Plus, our monthly supporter group. A special gift awaits you, so make sure you join us!Support the showJoin the newsletter list to receive updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Want to become a member of Time for bRUNch+ to show your support of the show? Join here.Join the bRUNch bunch on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

In this episode, Dr. Johanna Strong is joined by Jessica Storoschuk and Dr. Cindy McCreery to hear more about queenship and Empire, this time looking at Elizabeth II. Jess is a historian of monarchy, focusing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Her main research topics include the Canadian monarchy, royal tours, and representations of the monarchy in the press. She also works for the news site, Royal Central, and has a website that focuses on making history and culture broadly accessible, AnHistorianAboutTown.com. -- Commercial ⁠FREE ⁠for patrons! ⁠Sign up Now!⁠ Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on ⁠Tudors Dynasty!⁠ ⁠Shop Tudors Dynasty Merchandise⁠ -- Credits: Host: Dr Johanna Strong Guests: ⁠Jessica Storoschuk and Dr. Cindy McCreery Editing: Rebecca Larson Episode Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada, Free download: ⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/6282-tavern-loop-one,⁠ License (CC BY 4.0): ⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license,⁠ Artist website: ⁠https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/support

Date: 05/05/2023 Join Raza Ahmed, Qayyum Rashid and Danayal Zia for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: "Coronation" Coronation Join us as we discuss the achievements of King Charles so far and what we can expect from the coronation of King Charles and his reign as King. Guests: Brittani Barger - Deputy Editor at Royal Central - the world's leading online news source for royals on the web. Living in the United States and has covered the royals for almost a decade. Sir Iftikhar Ayaz, KBE - Honorary consular official for Tuvalu in the UK Producers: Hadiyatul Haseeb, Zile Huma, Kafi Zafar, and Farhana Khan

Professor Kate Williams, Royal Historian, Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central

It's been described as an important, influential relationship in royal circles but one half is always hidden from view.   In his new book, Valentine Low, Royal Correspondent with The Times, delves into the work of the courtiers and discovers what really keeps the royal machine working.   As 'Courtiers' is published, Royal Central's Sydney Zatz spoke to Valentine Low about this all important royal relationship and the future of the monarchy. And she heard his thoughts on how traditional King Charles will be and how Prince William could be shaping up as a royal 'revolutionary'.   Find out more in our special edition podcast, the first of a new series of interviews around the Coronation and the new reign of King Charles III.

Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central, Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at the Irish Independent

Lydia Starbuck associate editor with Royal Central

Evelyn O'Rourke George Parker, the Financial Times Scott Bryan, TV critic and broadcaster in England Lydia Starbuck, Jubilee & Associate Editor at Royal Central

Find Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts: https://linktr.ee/weirddarkness IN THIS EPISODE: In the 1700s life-saving techniques were obviously not as advanced as those we have today. Case in point – one doctor wanted to know if and how a drowned person might be brought back to life. The solution? Go to a hanging and try to revive the executed man. How do you think that went? (The Hanged Man) *** We've spoken often here on Weird Darkness about shadow people – what their purpose is, where they come from, whether they are malevolent or not… but are they ghosts, or something else entirely? (Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?) *** A Reddit user shares his true story of hiking in the wilderness and suddenly being tracked and hunted over several days by a stranger with unknown intentions. (A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park) *** Within the walls of one of England's most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England's most intriguing mysteries. (The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter) *** If you are into aliens or conspiracies, you've likely heard of the StarChild skull – a strange skull that appears either misshapen, or – as many believe – is the skull of a hybrid between extraterrestrials and human beingss. What is the truth behind the StarChild? (What Is The StarChild?)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Hanged Man” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/32j6zyb7 “Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uej2nyca “A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park” by Redditor u/ValyrianJedi: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/436p34t7 “The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter” by Lydia Starbuck for Royal Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bfhkxthc “What Is The Starchild?” by Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ewccfd5c, and from StarChildProject.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wb8daydd = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Visit the Church of the Undead: http://undead.church/ Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Trademark, Weird Darkness®, 2022. Copyright Weird Darkness©, 2022.

Jubilee & Associate Editor at Royal Central, Lydia Starbuck, shares the reaction to the news of Queen Elizabeth II's passing. (Image: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lydia Starbuck, Associate Editor for Royal Central, Vincent McAviney, London based journalist

Lydia Starbuck, Jubilee & Associate Editor at Royal Central, shared all the latest details with Ross and Russel on Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people of the UK are currently enjoying a four day long weekend as up and down the country, millions of people are celebrating the Queen's 70 years on the throne. So what exactly are the plans for the Platinum Jubilee, and which members of the Royal Family will be front and centre given so many of them are embroiled in public scandals and family bust-ups? The Quicky speaks to two Royal experts to find out about all the celebrations that will be happening, who will be front and centre and who will be hidden from all the public pomp and ceremony. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Maddalena Mastrostefano - Europe Correspondent for Royal Central, who has written extensively about all of the world's Royal families Holly Wainwright - Head of Content at Mamamia, and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and Lowbrow Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at...https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Día Mundial sin Tabaco) Sucedió el 22 de mayo de 1867. Hacía sólo tres años que había fallecido su mamá, por lo que había cultivado una relación más estrecha con su padre, quien la amaba y comprendía su dolor emocional mejor que nadie. Él era un hombre muy generoso que se había ganado el mote de «corazón de ángel». Como quería lo mejor para ella, a pesar de lo mucho que le gustaba complacerla, le había prohibido fumar. Pero ella, con la típica atracción que tiene lo prohibido en una joven de dieciocho años, fumaba de todos modos, a escondidas del padre para darse ese gusto sin contrariarlo. Ese día ella planeaba ir al teatro, así que se vistió de gala, con un vestido de seda digno de la ocasión. Para darle más volumen y mantenerlo ahuecado, se había rociado con una solución que contenía glicerina. Antes de partir, la joven, parada junto a una ventana, decidió fumar un cigarrillo mientras conversaba con su primo. En eso estaba ¡cuando apareció el padre de improviso! Para ocultar el cigarrillo, lo único que se le ocurrió fue esconderlo súbitamente detrás de la espalda. Pero con eso el vestido, ahora altamente inflamable debido a la glicerina, comenzó a arder, y el fuego se extendió con tanta rapidez que, cuando trataron de apagarlo, ya estaba ella envuelta en llamas. Por fin lograron apagarlas, pero sólo después de que le produjeron quemaduras de segundo y tercer grado en la espalda, los brazos, el cuello y las extremidades inferiores. Los miembros de su familia, que tuvieron la desgracia de presenciarlo todo, quedaron turbados y perplejos. No se explicaban cómo pudo suceder tal cosa... sino hasta que, pasados unos minutos, el primo reveló que ella había estado fumando. La joven recibió el tratamiento que había en aquel entonces para las quemaduras, pero sucumbió ante la gravedad de las heridas el 6 de junio, quince días después de la tragedia. Todo esto ocurrió en el Palacio Hetzendorf, la residencia de la emperatriz en Viena, Austria, en la que el padre de la joven —el archiduque Alberto de Austria-Teschen— estaba pasando la temporada de invierno con su familia debido a su estrecha relación con la familia imperial. Fue en ese palacio donde el fuego, producto del cigarrillo, extinguió la tierna vida de su hija, la archiduquesa Matilde de Austria-Teschen, destinada a ser la esposa del príncipe Humberto I de Saboya, que llegó a ser el rey Humberto I de Italia, por lo que ella habría sido la futura reina de Italia.1 La lección no pudiera ser más clara: Cada vez que estemos tentados a desobedecer las normas que nuestro Padre y Archiduque celestial ha dispuesto para nuestro bien, no nos arriesguemos a que el pecado nos queme y nos consuma. En vez de tratar en vano de ocultarlo, confesémoselo a Dios. Pues así recibiremos su perdón y no sólo vida que vale la pena vivir en este mundo, sino también la esperanza de vida eterna allá en el cielo, donde nos ha preparado nuestro propio palacio, como miembros de la Sagrada Familia.2 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Moniek Bloks, «Archduchess Mathilde of Austria & the secret cigarette» [La archiduquesa Matilde de Austria y el cigarrillo secreto], History of Royal Women [Historia de mujeres de la realeza], 6 diciembre 2014 En línea 4 diciembre 2021; Oskar Aanmoen, «The cigarette tragedy that killed an 18-year-old Austrian Archduchess» [La tragedia del cigarrillo que mató a la archiduquesa austriaca de 18 años], Royal Central, 3 julio 2020 En línea 4 diciembre 2021; Wikipedia, s.v. «Matilde de Austria-Teschen» En línea 4 diciembre 2021; y Manuel J. Prieto, «La archiduquesa de Austria que murió por un cigarrillo», CUR¡STOR!A: Curiosidades y anécdotas históricas En línea 4 diciembre 2021. 2 Dt 6:1-2; 1R 2:3; Sal 11:4; 32:5; 33:13; 69:5; Pr 5:21; 15:3; Jer 16:17; 23:24; 29:11; Mt 6:4; 7:11; Jn 1:12; 3:16-17; 14:1-3; Ro 6:23; 1Co 10:13; Gá 6:7; Heb 4:13; 1Jn 1:9

The Royal Central team bring you the latest details on the Platinum Jubilee - what's happening, who will be there and how this spectacular celebration will mark 70 years of The Queen's reign.   Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Jessica Storoschuk, Jess Ilse and Kristin Contino for a party, seventy years in the making.

Senior Royal Reporter at Royal Central, Jess Ilse, says the Queen's withdrawal is "very reluctant". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mum dines for free on her special day #RoyalCentralHotel #RoyalThePalm #mothersday #eastcrescent #iconic #diningoffers #breakfast #dinner #choi #japaneserestaurant #staycation #centralhotels #hozpitality #mothersdaypromo https://www.hozpitality.com/royalcentral/read-article/celebrate-mother-s-day-at-royal-central-hotel-the-palm-6876.html

It's the second-largest source market for Dubai's travel and tourism sector in 2021 #RoyalCentralHotelThePalm #EastCrescent #PalmJumeirah #beachside #Russia #holiday #France #Germany #Netherlands #UnitedKingdom #ArabianGulf #HusseinGamaleldin #RoyalCentral #CentralHotels #GladvinFrancke #ZakariaAbdelhai #hozpitality https://www.hozpitality.com/royalcentral/read-article/russia-tops-guest-list-at-royal-central-hotel-the-palm-6713.html

What is up Dummies? Ya boys are back for the February edition of The Dumb, Found Dead. This episode, we talk about: -A freak accident involving a plane -Cigarettes do indeed kill -A boat accident gone wrong -A chain of events that had the Grim Reaper working overtime. All that + more. Enjoy and see you on March! Make sure to follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tdfdpod (@tdfdpod) for all updates. We are a proud member of the Cultiv8 Podcast Network. If you want to get this episode a week in advance along with additional benefits including early access, bonus episodes, ad-free shows, and many more. Support starts as low as $1, so consider showing some love. All info linked on our https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork (Patreon )website. Podcast promo for this week is from one of our friends on the Darkcast Network. Check out Autumn's Oddities for True crime podcast for the strange and unusual, made by the strange and unusual. If it's creepy and weird. All their links at https://linktr.ee/AutumnsOdditiesPodcast RESOURCES Aanmoen, O., Aanmoen, O., Mastrostefano, M., Starbuck, L., Starbuck, L., Aanmoen, O., & K. (2020, June 28). The cigarette tragedy that killed an 18-year-old Austrian Archduchess. Royal Central. https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/the-cigarette-tragedy-that-killed-an-18-year-old-austrian-archduchess-145036/ Henley, N. (2021, December 13). How A Dog's Unfortunate Fall Led to Death of 3. Medium. https://nicolehenley.medium.com/how-a-dogs-unfortunate-fall-led-to-death-of-3-da6c6b57982 McDonald, S. (2021, May 17). Florida Man Dies From ‘Mangrove Lodged Into His Head,' Authorities Say. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/florida-man-dies-mangrove-lodged-his-head-authorities-say-1591945 N. (2021, October 29). Small aircraft cuts man in half in freak accident in Lamphun. Nationthailand. https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40008158 Ravindran, B. C. J. (2022, January 24). Jamie Oliver says he's hired cultural appropriation specialists to advise on cookbooks. CNN. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/jamie-oliver-cultural-appropriation-scli-intl-gbr/index.html Wikipedia contributors. (2022, January 6). Death erection. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_erection Wisher, W., & Wisher, W. (n.d.). A company in Taiwan makes dinnerware out of wheat, so you can eat your plate! FactzPedia. https://www.factzpedia.com/2020/12/a-company-in-taiwan-makes-dinnerware_6.html This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Dynamo - https://www.voxnest.com/dynamo/privacy-policies

A romantic dining experience at Choi Bar and Hush Beach #RoyalCentralHotel #RoyalThePalm #valentinesoffers #romanticdinner #valentines #PalmJumeirah #ThePalm #ChoiBar #HushBeach #CentralHotels #diningoffers #hozpitality https://www.hozpitality.com/royalcentral/read-article/spend-the-most-romantic-night-of-the-year-at-royal-central-hotel-the-palm-6633.html

As royal families around Europe begin the Christmas countdown, all eyes are on Monaco where the recent return of Princess Charlene has been followed by yet more questions. The Royal Central team discuss Charlene's situation and also debate how the Windsors will pass their festive season after a tough year. And there's a look ahead to some of the most sparkling festive traditions enjoyed by royals across the continent. Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Kristin Contino and Jess Ilse for a rather regal Christmas countdown.

Happy Halloween! In the third installment of Spooky Lady Day, we cover the many legends of La Llorona and the haunting of Catherine Howard, King Henry IIX's fifth wife. Frugal Fear by Annie Lohafer (Jessica's Mom)Sources:La Llorona AFP. “Day of the Dead: Mexico's 'La Llorona' Returns on Stage with Pandemic-Era Twist.” News18, 21 Oct. 2020, https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/day-of-the-dead-mexicos-la-llorona-returns-on-stage-with-pandemic-era-twist-2988224.html. Dimuro, Gina. “The Legend of La Llorona: The Wailing Woman Who Murdered Her Children.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 28 Sept. 2020, https://allthatsinteresting.com/la-llorona. Fuller, Amy. “The Wailing Woman.” History Today, 31 Oct. 2017, https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-woman. Kirtley, Bacil F. “‘La Llorona' and Related Themes.” Western Folklore, vol. 19, no. 3, Western States Folklore Society, 1960, pp. 155–68, https://doi.org/10.2307/1496370.West, John O. “La Llorona.” TSHA, 1 Oct. 1995, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/la-llorona. Catherine HowardBloks, Moniek. The screaming lady of the haunted gallery: Catherine Howard. Royal Central. (2015, October 28). Retrieved October 3, 2021, from https://royalcentral.co.uk/interests/history/the-screaming-lady-of-the-haunted-gallery-catherine-howard-52815/.Historic Hauntings at Hampton Court Palace. Historic Royal Palaces. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2021, from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/historic-hauntings-at-hampton-court-palace/#gs.cbup25.The National Archives. (2004, June 28). The National Archives: Research and Learning: Treasures from the National Archives: Catherine Howard. The National Archives | Treasures from The National Archives. Retrieved October 3, 2021, from https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/museum/item.asp?item_id=13.  

The Royal Central Podcast returns with a new series focused on the biggest royal talking points. In this new episode, some controversial comments by the House of Windsor are under the spotlight as is the decision of one Prime Minister to discuss same sex marriage for royalty. Plus there's an in depth look on when Princess Charlene might return to Monaco. Join Brittani Barger, Jess Ilse and Lydia Starbuck for this new Royal Central podcast.

This week, Roberta and Rachel are joined by author and Royal Central chief reporter Kristin Contino. The ladies chat about their favorite royal-themed book picks to peruse this fall and winter. Plus, we flash back to the nuptials of Eugenie and Jack and reveal the must-see CNN series that our very own Rachel STARS IN (yes!). Plus, we *finally* made it...into the surgery room! Grab a cozy cuppa and tune in.--Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 years ago, Charlene Whitstock's life transformed forever when she went from being a professional swimmer in South Africa, to the Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Albert II, but at no point was her story a fairytale. From rumours of her husband's many affairs and children born to other women, to reports that she had her passport confiscated and was essentially forced down the aisle, Princess Charlene has never been able to escape gossip about her marriage. The Quicky speaks to a Royal expert to find out the truth about who Princess Charlene really is, and whether she really needs help to escape the clutches of Monaco's Royal Family, or just some privacy from endless public speculation. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Maddalena Mastrostefano - Europe Correspondent for Royal Central, who has written extensively about Monaco's Royal Family Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Haley and Caregiver Dave Nassaney interview Kristin Contino - Chief Reporter at Royal Central.

Today on the Neil Haley Show, Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Neil Haley and Caregiver Dave Nassaney will interview Peter Funt of Candid Camera and Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter at Royal Central.

On what would have been her 60th birthday, Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, unveiled a statue of their mother which they hope will serve as a legacy to her remarkable life. In this special podcast, the Royal Central team are joined by author, Deb Stratas, to discuss the statue, its role in remembering Diana and the special links to the princess all around it. Deb Stratas is the author of a series of books charting the life and story of Diana, Princess of Wales. She joins Brittani Barger, Lydia Starbuck and Jess Ilse for this Royal Central special podcast. 

The Royal Central team looks back at a week which has seen Diana, Princess of Wales dominate royal headlines again. They discuss how her Panorama interview should now be viewed and look at the ever diverging paths being taken by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. And as the Royal Family begins to take on a wider range of face to face engagements as pandemic restrictions start to ease, they ask what next for the House of Windsor? Join Brittani Barger, Lydia Starbuck and Jess Ilse for your latest dose of royal news and analysis.

HOUR ONE: In the 1700s life-saving techniques were obviously not as advanced as those we have today. Case in point – one doctor wanted to know if and how a drowned person might be brought back to life. The solution? Go to a hanging and try to revive the executed man. How do you think that went? (The Hanged Man) *** We've spoken often here on Weird Darkness about shadow people – what their purpose is, where they come from, whether they are malevolent or not… but are they ghosts, or something else entirely? (Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?) *** A Reddit user shares his true story of hiking in the wilderness and suddenly being tracked and hunted over several days by a stranger with unknown intentions. (A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park) *** Within the walls of one of England's most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England's most intriguing mysteries. (The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter) *** If you are into aliens or conspiracies, you've likely heard of the StarChild skull – a strange skull that appears either misshapen, or – as many believe – is the skull of a hybrid between extraterrestrials and human beingss. What is the truth behind the StarChild? (What Is The StarChild?)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Hanged Man” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/32j6zyb7 “Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uej2nyca “A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park” by Redditor u/ValyrianJedi: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/436p34t7 “The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter” by Lydia Starbuck for Royal Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bfhkxthc “What Is The Starchild?” by Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ewccfd5c, and from StarChildProject.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wb8daydd Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music by Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t) is used with permission. 

HOUR TWO: “The Devil Is Dead Now, And Here Is His Skeleton!” That's the headline that ran in the Los Angeles Herald on October 6th, 1865. And this was no 19th century click-bait… they actually found real bones that fit the bill. (Satan's Skeleton) *** There are a number of tragic cases where people lose all memory of who they are, and, for whatever reason, no one is able to help them recover their identities. However, few such stories are as complicated and uncanny as the long, long search for the real “Charles Jamison.” (The Man Without a Past) *** Imagine suddenly, without warning, finding yourself in a completely different life. A different place to live, different friends and family. Nothing is the same. This is what happened to author Caroline Leavitt – but that's only half of her truly bizarre story! (My Unconscious Other Life) *** A secret aircraft reportedly crashed during takeoff at RAF Boscombe Down in 1994 sparking what has been an ongoing and fascinating mystery ever since. (The Boscombe Down Incident)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…"Satan's Skeleton” posted at StrangeAgo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5rbrn6d “The Man Without a Past” from the website Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ja63t9n “My Unconscious Other Life” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rm9vtwzf), and Caroline Leavitt for Psychology Today (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/29ncdr4w)“The Boscombe Down Incident” by Brett Tingley for The Drive: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3m8xv44s Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music by Shadows Symphony: https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t, used with permission. 

(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2021.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

“IS THE STARCHILD AN ALIEN-HUMAN HYBRID?” and More Strange, True Stories! #WeirdDarknessPlease SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending the show to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: In the 1700s life-saving techniques were obviously not as advanced as those we have today. Case in point – one doctor wanted to know if and how a drowned person might be brought back to life. The solution? Go to a hanging and try to revive the executed man. How do you think that went? (The Hanged Man) *** We've spoken often here on Weird Darkness about shadow people – what their purpose is, where they come from, whether they are malevolent or not… but are they ghosts, or something else entirely? (Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?) *** A Reddit user shares his true story of hiking in the wilderness and suddenly being tracked and hunted over several days by a stranger with unknown intentions. (A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park) *** Within the walls of one of England's most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England's most intriguing mysteries. (The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter) *** If you are into aliens or conspiracies, you've likely heard of the StarChild skull – a strange skull that appears either misshapen, or – as many believe – is the skull of a hybrid between extraterrestrials and human beingss. What is the truth behind the StarChild? (What Is The StarChild?)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Hanged Man” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/32j6zyb7 “Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uej2nyca “A Strange Man Hunted Me Through The Park” by Redditor u/ValyrianJedi: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/436p34t7 “The Unexplained Disappearance of the Queen's Daughter” by Lydia Starbuck for Royal Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bfhkxthc “What Is The Starchild?” by Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ewccfd5c, and from StarChildProject.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wb8daydd Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music by Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t) is used with permission. 

(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2021.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's in depth interview with Oprah Winfrey has dominated debate in the past days. The Royal Central team look at five big questions left in the aftermath of the biggest controversy the Royal Family has faced in years. Join Kristin Contino, Jess Ilse, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger for an in depth examination of the fall out of the interview that shook the House of Windsor.

This special podcast from Royal Central delves behind the big stories involving the Royal Family right now. Is The Queen's last public appearance verging on political? What do we know about Prince Philip's hospital stay? And what will Harry and Meghan share with Oprah?  Join Brittani Barger, Jess Ilse and Lydia Starbuck for this look at a week when the Windsors dominated.

Fashion, glamour and elegance are all associated with royal wedding dresses but how about politics and economics? In this special Royal Central podcast, the team discuss how royal wedding dresses have become symbols of power as well as romance and debate the stories behind some of the most famous creations in history. Join Jessica Storoschuk, Kristin Contino, Jess Ilse, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck for this in depth delve into the history of royal wedding dresses.

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.

Caroline Matilda was Queen of Denmark for five short years. in that time she managed to start a social revolution, and take a lover to escape her mentally ill husband. Join me as we discuss her crazy life. Support this podcast: https://t.co/rHVVdHBtuf Works Cited 08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “44 Unhinged Facts About King Christian VII of Denmark, The Mad Dane.” Factinate, 17 Aug. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/44-unhinged-facts-about-king-christian-vii-of-denmark-the-mad-dane/. “Caroline Mathilde.” Caroline Matilda - Explore History - Kongelige Slotte, kongeligeslotte.dk/en/explore-history/caroline-matilda.html. “Caroline Matilda of Great Britain.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Matilda_of_Great_Britain. “Death of Frederick, Prince of Wales.” History Today, www.historytoday.com/archive/death-frederick-prince-wales. Horoscope, The. “July 22 Zodiac - Full Horoscope Personality.” Www.thehoroscope.co, www.thehoroscope.co/zodiac-signs/july-22-zodiac-cancer.html. “It Was Irony That Shackled Youth : Christian VII of Denmark.” Rough Diplomacy, 7 Nov. 2019, www.roughdiplomacy.com/it-was-irony-that-shackled-youth-christian-vii-of-denmark/. “Learn about Louise Von Plessen.” HowOld.co, www.howold.co/person/louise-von-plessen. Mahon, Elizabeth Kerri. The Scandalous Royal Romance of Caroline Matilda and Johann Struensee, 1 Jan. 1970, scandalouswoman.blogspot.com/2011/02/scandalous-royal-romance-of-caroline.html. “Queen Caroline Mathilde.” The Royal Danish Collection, www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/person/caroline-mathilde/. “The Queen of Tears? Caroline Mathilde: The British-Born Queen of Denmark.” Royal Central, 2 Aug. 2019, royalcentral.co.uk/features/the-queen-of-tears-caroline-mathilde-the-british-born-queen-of-denmark-97152/. Schmitz, Michael. “Johann Friedrich Struensee Biography.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/johann-friedrich-struensee-1444334. Susan, and Susan. “Johann Friedrich Struensee, Favorite of King Christian VII of Denmark and Norway and Lover of His Wife Queen Caroline Matilda.” Unofficial Royalty, 19 July 2020, www.unofficialroyalty.com/johann-friedrich-struensee-favorite-of-king-christian-vii-of-denmark-and-norway-and-lover-of-his-wife-queen-caroline-matilda/. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Frederick VI.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 24 Jan. 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-VI. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Inoculation.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 25 Sept. 2013, www.britannica.com/science/inoculation. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Serfdom.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 20 Aug. 2019, www.britannica.com/topic/serfdom. Verac1ty, and Alan. “Unlucky Princesses: Caroline Matilda of Great Britain.” The Creative Historian, 14 May 2018, www.creativehistorian.co.uk/blog/read_183907/unlucky-princesses-caroline-matilda-of-great-britain.html. Www.facebook.com/historyofroyalwomen. “Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel - The Ambitious Mother.” History of Royal Women, 15 June 2020, www.historyofroyalwomen.com/juliana-maria-of-brunswick-wolfenbuttel/juliana-maria-of-brunswick-wolfenbuttel-the-ambitious-mother/. liamfoley63, and liamfoley63. “Louise Augusta of Denmark.” European Royal History, europeanroyalhistory.wordpress.com/tag/louise-augusta-of-denmark/.

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. Photo: Benjamin Wheeler 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

The Royal Central team has royal wedding fever. As Princess Beatrice announces when and where she will marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, the podcast discovers some very special links between the wedding and the bride's royal history. Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger also consider whether one of Europe's smallest monarchies might be in for a big change.Photo: Princess Eugenie

An all but forgotten princess and a queen who does diamonds like  no other are both under the spotlight in the latest Royal Central podcast. Join Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck as they peek behind the palace doors in the latest podcast.The departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from the Royal Family has dominated royal news for several weeks so to keep you up to date with what else has been going on, Royal Central delves into the depths of what the continent's ruling houses got up to while we weren't looking.Photo: ITV screen grab, fair use. 

As the decade comes to an end, the team at Royal Central share their favourite moments. Weddings, new monarchs, jubilees and ground breaking princesses all feature in this special podcast.Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck, Kristin Contino, Jess Ilse, Oskar Aanmoen, Sydney Zatz and Laura Faurot as they reflect on the moments that made a royal decade. Photo credit: By Robbie Dale - Flickr: All smiles, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wiki Commons

As Christmas approaches, the Royal Central team look at what to expect from the festive season. Brittani Barger gives the lowdown on when to expect the big speeches of the season while Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck join her in debating what might be included in these major messages.And to get the Christmas spirit flowing, the team takes a look at some of the most ususual royal festive photos in a long time. Check out Royal Central to see what you make of the Christmas photos everyone is talking about.Photo credit: Royal Family Instagram. 

This week, Royal Central's team celebrate the happy news that Luxembourg is to welcome a future ruler. As the heir to the throne, Guillaume, and his wife, Stephanie, confirm the imminent arrival of their first child, we look at what it means for the royal family and their country.Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck also discuss why everyone's fallen in love with Princess Anne all over again and share some of their own stories about the hardest working royal in town.You can find all the latest royal news at Royal Central.Photo credit: Grand Cour-Ducale/ Marion Dessard

As December gets underway, the Royal Central team discuss some of the big stories set to hit the headlines before Christmas. Moniek Bloks explains why King Albert II of Belgium will be in the news, Lydia Starbuck talks about an historic royal wedding anniversary and Brittani Barger analyses why Sweden could have the sparkliest monarchy of them all in the run up to the festive season.We've also got tips on how to write to your favourite royals at Christmas - with more at Royal Central. Photo credit: Royal Family Instagram

A special podcast from Royal Central as the Duke of York confirms he is stepping back from public life with the backing of the Queen.Prince Andrew announced he would give up public engagements for the ''forseeable future'' just days after an interview with BBC Newsnight in which he discussed his relationship with convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. All the latest news and analysis of the Prince Andrew story is happening right now on Royal Central.Photo credit: Northern Ireland Office via Flickr CC

Royal Central gets in the festive spirit with a look ahead to what we can expect from the royals this Christmas. Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck also discuss the latest remarks from a controversial royal couple and the panel ask whether hit series 'The Crown' is beneficial to the House of Windsor. There's more on all the topics and everything royal related on Royal Central. Photo credit: Royal Family Instagram

Grace Kelly was born in November 1929. On the 90th anniversary of her birth, Royal Central looks at her life and legacy. Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck discuss why Princess Grace made such an impact and how she changed her royal family forever. Read more about the 90th anniversary of the birth of Princess Grace of Monaco on Royal Central.

On this week's Royal Central podcast, the team looks at why the past month has  been such a success for the Japanese monarchy.Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck discuss how modern royal families adapt to stay popular.More news and features are now on Royal Central.

In this week's podcast, Royal Central has all the details of the royal tour of Pakistan carried out by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.Our Chief Reporter, Kristin Contino, adds her analysis and explains why the outfit choices of the Duchess of Cambridge were so important on this visit.And the team discuss why women get such a raw deal in royal history.More on our site, Royal Central.Photo credit: Kensington Palace Twitter

Heard the one about the princess who kept a secret from millions as a prince said 'I do'? Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck for a discussion about the latest royal stories including a very keep calm and carry on moment from Princess Madeleine of Sweden.As always, there's lots more on the website, Royal Central.Photo by Erika Gerdemark/ Royal Court of Sweden.

Royal news from around the world including this week's talking point - why do royal women end up under more scrutiny than royal men?

Meghan Markle is not the first American to marry into British high society. In fact, when the British aristocracy was going bankrupt it was American heiresses who infused new money into their estates. We trace how these American women, along with royal brides-Diana and Kate-have changed the face of England. And while Meghan studies for her British Citizenship test, Royal Central's Jamie Samhan grills Sean and Craig with questions from the same exam! Craig leaves us with advice about how to negotiate your domestic duties with royal grace. Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle.

Together with Brittani Barger, Europe Editor for Royal Central, we talk about the recent trial in Spain. Infanta Cristina (sister of King Felipe), became the first member of the Spanish Royal Family, to have ever faced trial in modern history. Together with her husband Iñaki she was accused of defrauding taxpayers’ money. What actually happened and what will Inaki’s prison sentence mean for the family and for the future relation to the Spanish royal family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.