Sweden

King of Sweden talks of responsibility and reminisces on the past during Christmas Day speech

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25th December 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the Swedes today from Drottningholm Palace instead of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The speech was recorded in the Lower Yellow Salon of the King’s residence. His Majesty spoke of people’s responsibility during these troubling times with the pandemic and his gratefulness to the frontline workers who have been battling COVID-19. “I send a…
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Roundup of this year's royal Christmas greetings

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24th December 2020
It’s Christmas Eve, and we have rounded up all of this year’s royal Christmas greetings. From Luxembourg to the UK, see the Christmas photos and videos of the royal families below! Belgium: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde released a new family photo ahead of Christmas with a message on social media that said: “On the eve of this very special Christmas period, we wish you…
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Norway

Norwegian royals share new Christmas images

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22nd December 2020
The Norwegian Royal Family has released new photographs to mark the festive season. Yesterday, the Royal Court revealed new images of the King and Queen, as well as the Crown Prince Family that were taken in the Palace Chapel at Oslo’s Royal Palace. It’s a yearly tradition that new images are taken at Christmas of the Norwegian royals, and even in the times of COVID, this was able…
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Sweden

King and Queen of Sweden mark last Sunday of Advent

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21st December 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have released a video to mark the last Sunday of Advent. The video was filmed at Drottningholm Palace – their main residence. In the video, Queen Silvia reads the poem “Adventsbön” (An Advent Prayer) by Margareta…
Bhutan

King of Bhutan addresses country on National Day with televised speech

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19th December 2020
Bhutan marked its 113th National Day on 18 December, and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck addressed his people via a telecast as the public gathering could not take place due to the pandemic. The King and other members of the Royal Family were at Punakha Dzong, also called the Punthang Dewaichenpoi Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The King was joined by his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema and…
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