Monaco

Prince Albert tells Monaco ''we will overcome this ordeal''

Prince Albert II of Monaco has used his traditional New Year’s Eve message to speak of his hope for the future and his determination to lead his nation towards better times. Speaking in French, the Sovereign Prince looked back on a year he believed would ‘‘remain etched in our memories, marked by doubt, fear and pain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has spread across our…
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The Royal A-Z of 2020

The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection, for looking back, for taking stock. This year, with its many and ever changing challenges, is no different. We’ll all be glad to leave 2020 behind and as we prepare to show it the door, in the hope of better…
Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Prime Minister defends Grand Duke Henri's decision to spend holidays in France

The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, has dismissed criticism of the country’s Grand Duke after it emerged that Henri has spent part of the festive season at his home in the south of France despite restrictions in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. News of the Grand Duke’s Christmas holiday was confirmed in a statement to Radio 100.7 in which it was confirmed that Henri had…
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Prince Philip

Prince Philip 'reluctant' to mark milestone birthday

This year has sprung plenty of surprises but as 2020 comes to an end, we’ve been treated to perhaps the least unexpected royal revelation of them all. As the countdown begins for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday in June 2021, it’s been reported that Prince Philip has absolutely no desire to be at the heart of a big royal celebration to mark the event. Philip turns 100 in just over…
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The Kents

The Royal Year in Review: the Kents

In ordinary times, the past year might well have seen a focus on the Duke of Kent celebrating his 85th birthday and questions asked about how much longer this devoted cousin of the Queen would continue to serve the Royal Family. Instead, this most extraordinary time has seen…
Spain

King Felipe's Christmas address becomes a record-breaker

King Felipe’s Christmas Eve address, in which he spoke of the importance of principles and ethics, has become the most watched royal festive speech in Spanish history. The broadcast, which was shown across a number of channels in Spain at 9pm, broke the record for number of viewers set in 1993 when Felipe’s father, King Juan Carlos, addressed Spain. This year’s speech was watched by a…
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