British Royals

The first royal Christmas speech

The royal Christmas speech is now an important part of the festive season with the Monarch addressing country and Commonwealth every December 25th at 3pm. Christmas lunches and celebrations are built around it and millions tune in to hear the address. However, this special tradition is less than a century old and it is very much an innovation of the House of WIndsor. The first Christmas speech…
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The powerful words of a King's Christmas Speech that echo through the years

They were the words spoken by a king as a country looked to him for inspiration and, legend has it, they were handed to him by the heir who would go on to make history. Now, they pay tribute to them both, written for posterity at the chapel where both now rest. Another King will give the royal Christmas speech this December but the words of one of the most famous festive addresses of all still…
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The home of historic Crown Jewels that comes to life in the snow

Rosenborg Castle has plenty of royal history and carries an air of regal menace that is only slightly softened when the snow falls. Decked in flakes, it still looks as if its only place in a fairytale is as the home of a villain. It has majesty and mystery and covered in snow, it’s a winter wonder. Guillaume Baviere, via Flickr Rosenborg was built on the orders of Christian IV who ruled…
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The Royal Family hosts diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace

The Royal Family has welcomed members of the Diplomatic Corps to Buckingham palace for a special reception. Hundreds of diplomats joined The King, The Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales at the evening event which is traditionally held in the first days of December. Guests included ambassadors and high commissioners. Before the reception began, King Charles and Queen Camilla posed…
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