Queen Elizabeth II

Queen's Christmas Message 2015

The Queen’s Christmas message has been broadcast on television and radio in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth. Recorded at Buckingham Palace, the 2015 Christmas message features The Queen’s reflection of events which have happened over the past year, as well as looking on forwards. The 89-year-old Monarch’s religious beliefs played a big part in this year’s…
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Queen greets well-wishers on way to Church in Sandringham

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Christmas has officially begun after they attended a church service in Sandringham for the first time since they arrived back in Norfolk. As she made her way to St Magdalene Church on Sunday morning, the Queen waved at well-wishers as a large crowd gathered to get a glimpse of the 89 year old monarch. The Queen and Prince Philip made their way into the church…
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The Queen and Prince Philip take train to Sandringham for Christmas

Christmas has officially begun for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, who yesterday left London on a train, traveling to their Sandringham residence to spend the holidays. The 89 year old Queen was seen to be smiling broadly as she got on board the 1 hour 37 minute journey along with her 94 year old husband, Prince Philip. According to other passengers on the train, Her Majesty kept herself amused…
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A Very Norwegian Christmas

Continuing our series looking at how royal families from across Europe celebrate Christmas, today we will be looking at Norway and their festive traditions. In Norway, Christmas time means family time, and that is no different for the Norwegian royal family. King Harald, Queen Sonja and their two children, Princess Märtha Louise and Crown Prince Haakon, always enjoy the Christmas festivities.
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