Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde check their son is doing chores as they visit military academy

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10th December 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde returned to France on Monday, this time as parents instead of King and Queen of the Belgians.Their Majesties visited the Saint-Cyr Military Academy in Brittany to see their son, Prince Gabriel. And they did a check on his chores as they toured the academy – and came out smiling.The Belgian prince, 21, is currently on an exchange at the French…
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Queen Elizabeth IIRoyal Christmas

A Christmas speech during an annus horribilis

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8th December 2024
Some royal Christmas Broadcasts are joyful events while others deal with more difficult times. While 1992 may be one of the Royal Family’s worst years ever, Queen Elizabeth II still found positivity for her speech. The year 1992 was known as The Queen’s annus horribilis. Three of her children ended their marriages: the Prince and Princess of Wales separated, the Duke and Duchess of…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales wears the perfect holiday outfit for carol service

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7th December 2024
The Princess of Wales hosted her fourth annual carol service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey with a bold look from two of her favourite designers. Catherine re-wore a scarlet Alexander MacQueen coat to the service. She first wore the piece in 2020 when she attended the official launch of her Hold Still photography project.The double-breasted coat has black buttons on…
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A new king's Christmas pledge to his subjects

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6th December 2024
In 1937, King George VI made his first broadcast on Christmas Day.King George VI unexpectedly ascended to the throne in December 1936 after his elder brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated after less than a year as monarch. Given his shock and all of the upheaval, George VI did not make a Christmas broadcast in 1936. George was anxious about the broadcast as public speaking made him nervous…
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