Royal Family Gathers in San Diego for Four Days of Celebration and 200 Years of History

August 7, 2025

The Royal Family held a four-day reunion in San Diego from July 31st to August 3rd, bringing together descendants of Fant and Phyllis Royal from across the United States. Organized by a dedicated San Diego committee, the event featured activities including a meet and greet, city tour, dinner dance with awards, family cookout, and a farewell fish fry. The celebration honored the family's legacy while creating new memories, with entertainment including line dancing, live music by J-Movelle, and DJ performances.

Who is affected

Descendants of Fant and Phyllis Royal
Family members who traveled from Georgia, New York, the Carolinas, Arizona, Florida, Utah, Detroit, California, and other locations
The San Diego organizing committee members (Saladin Martin, Eventa Brown, Latesha Fields, and others)
Children who participated in the reunion activities
Award recipients (Shannon Crenshaw, Joshaie Brown Jr., Aaliyah Slayton)

What action is being taken

The San Diego committee is organizing and hosting the four-day family reunion
Rhonique Randall is hosting and cleaning up throughout all four days
Boots On The Ground Line Dancing led by Maisha Mahone is providing entertainment
Teresa Jackson is leading a T-shirt cutting session
Saladin Martin and Maurice Johnson are conducting city tours
J-Movelle is performing live music and DJ King Arthur is providing additional entertainment
Chef Key Locke and friends are preparing and serving Mexican food at the cookout

Why it matters

The reunion preserves and celebrates over two centuries of Royal Family history
It strengthens family bonds by bringing together relatives from across the country
The event honors family traditions while creating new memories
It recognizes individual family members through awards that highlight their contributions
The reunion represents continuity as responsibility passes to the Detroit chapter for the next gathering

What's next

The next Royal Family reunion will be held in Detroit, Michigan
The Detroit chapter will take over hosting responsibilities for the upcoming reunion

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint