Belgium

Sparkling reception marks start of Christmas celebrations for Belgium's royal family

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20th December 2023
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have hosted a special reception celebrating people from across Belgian society in the run up to Christmas. [getty src=”1868175954″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] The King and Queen of the Belgians were joined by three of their four children at the event which took place at the Royal Palace in Brussels. [getty src=”1868177002″…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby on the way in Luxembourg

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18th December 2023
The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are set to become grandparents again. They have just announced that their only daughter, Princess Alexandra, is expecting her first baby. Alexandra and her husband, Nicolas Bagory, will welcome their child in the spring. The…
British Royals

The three years that a Monarch has decided not to deliver a Christmas Day speech

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18th December 2023
It’s been a popular Christmas tradition for almost a century. The Christmas Day broadcast by the Monarch is a staple of many a British festive celebration. George V began what would become a high point of the royal year in 1932 when he was persuaded to broadcast a message on Christmas Day. It was transmitted on the relatively new BBC in the year that it launched its ‘Empire Service’, a…
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Spain

Spain's future queen leads the way for her royal family after turbulent week

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15th December 2023
Princess Leonor has been placed firmly at the heart of Spain’s royal public image once again. A brand new official portrait of the future queen has been released by the royals along with an image of her younger sister, Infanta Sofia. Both official photos were taken on the day that Leonor, heir to the throne, came of age and swore allegiance to the country’s constitution. Casa de S.M.
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British Royals

King Charles brings together faith leaders at Buckingham Palace to discuss challenges and cohesion

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14th December 2023
The King has heard from faith leaders around the UK about the challenges faced by their different communities. His Majesty was joined by members of different faiths at a special meeting at Buckingham Palace. They discussed the issues they were facing as well as how they are working together to foster cohesion and stronger bonds. Inter faith work has long been a focus for The King and he…
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