Queen Margrethe has reunited with her family ahead of Christmas Day and also joining the party is her grandson who spent the autumn on another continent. This is Margrethe’s first Christmas since she announced her abdication in her 2023 New Year’s Eve address.
The Danish Royal Family shared photos of the family reunion at Marselisborg Castle, the royal residence in…
In December 2022, King Charles III gave his first Royal Christmas Broadcast. With his mother’s passing on 8 September, his reign was still very new. His first Christmas speech was a heartfelt and touching address to all of his subjects.
King Charles gave his first…
As we explore a different Royal Christmas Broadcast each day from 1 to 24 December, we are able to see both personal, family moments and public events marked. In 1934, King George V added a real family touch to his Christmas speech, only the third he had ever made. Â
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The poised and poignant final Christmas speech of Queen Elizabeth II
21st December 2024
Queen Elizabeth II gave nearly seventy Royal Christmas Broadcasts throughout her reign, with 1969 being the only year she did not give a Christmas speech. In 2021 she delivered what would be her last address oand she touched on several major events in the Royal Family.Â
With Prince Philip’s passing in April 2021, it was expected that she would remark on his life in her speech. While it was…
The Belgian Royal Family hosted their annual Christmas concert this week and Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eleonore made their sartorial mark at the palace.
Each holiday season, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde host a Christmas concert at the Royal Palace in…
Norway's Crown Prince and Princess lead their royal family's Christmas celebrations after difficult months
20th December 2024
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway have been busy with Christmas celebrations this week as their family continues to weather a difficult time.Â
Earlier this week, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited a care home for some festive cheer.
The Second World War was the major defining event of King George VI’s reign and as such, several of his Royal Christmas Broadcasts dealt with the war. In 1943, he once again focused on the dedication, faith, and resiliency of both service members and civilians across the Commonwealth.
While there was a long way to go, the Allied Forces saw several shifts in 1943 with key victories.
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands has had a busy year as she balances attending royal engagements with studying for her Bachelor of Science in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics at the University of Amsterdam. While Princess Amalia is one of the more reserved…
King George VI never sought the throne but was called upon to reign at a time of huge political turmoil that would result in war. His conduct in that difficult time earned him widespread respect. By the time he spoke on Christmas Day 1951, he was a hugely popular monarch.
The discreet royal who is the 2024 style icon you haven't heard about
18th December 2024
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has quietly established herself amongst her peers. While she does not get as much press as other royals, she is dedicated to her role. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have attended and hosted numerous diplomatic events and engagements this year, and Mathilde has shown that she can hold her own when it comes to fashion.
Armani Privé Gown, Brussels (April…
