Belgium

Belgium's royals are all smiles for Christmas portrait as debate around Princess Delphine continues

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12th December 2023
The Belgian King and Queen have sent festive greetings in their Christmas card which has just been released but, behind the smiles, a royal family row continues. The Belgian Prime Minister has stepped into a debate about the role of the half sister of King Philippe, Princess Delphine. Delphine had written to the PM to raise concerns that she wasn’t treated in the same way as the…
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Spain

King Felipe leaves troubles in Spain behind as he visits Argentina

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11th December 2023
King Felipe has attended the inauguration of the President of Argentina in a political ceremony which proved far less controversial for the Spanish monarch that his more recent engagements at home. Felipe VI stood alongside world leaders for the swearing in which took place in Buenos Aires on December 10th 2023. The Spanish king had arrived in the country the day before when he had had…
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British Royals

The first royal Christmas speech

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11th December 2023
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…
Royal Christmas

The powerful words of a King's Christmas Speech that echo through the years

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10th December 2023
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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British Royals

IN PHOTOS: The Royal Family all together at Christmas carol service

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9th December 2023
The Royal Family turned out in force for the now traditional Christmas carol service organised by the Princess of Wales. They gathered at Westminster Abbey for the special event which took the theme of the hope of new life. And in a year when children and those who care for them were honoured, it was the younger generation who came to the fore at this special royal event. The Prince and…
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