Lydia Starbuck, Editor in Chief, Royal Central

The Crown Princess of Sweden pays tribute to those working over Christmas with special visit

25th December 2023

The Crown Princess of Sweden has thanked all those working over Christmas as she made a special visit as the festive period got fully under way.Crown Princess Victoria went to the Swedish Customs station in Värtahamnen in Stockholm on Christmas Eve to see the work going on and to wish them and all those on duty across Sweden a very happy Christmas.Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and…

Spain

King Felipe urges unity in hard hitting Christmas speech

By Lydia Starbuck

25th December 2023

The King of Spain has urged his country to come together in a hard hitting Christmas speech.Speaking from the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Christmas Eve, King Felipe said he wanted to use his address to defend the country’s Constitution which he said had given…

Belgium

King Philippe of the Belgians speaks of the power of hope in his Christmas address

By Lydia Starbuck

24th December 2023

The King of the Belgians has spoken of the power of hope in a moving Christmas message that emphasised unity over division.In an address from the Royal Palace in Brussels, King Philippe outlined many of the difficulties facing his country as well as international issues…

Denmark

The Crown Prince who sent Christmas greetings to outer space

By Lydia Starbuck

24th December 2023

The Crown Prince of Denmark has sent Christmas greetings into space.Crown Prince Frederik chatted with astronaut Andreas Mogenson who is the first Dane to spend the festive season on the International Space Station.The two enjoyed a video call between space and Aarhus with the future king being given a virtual tour of the ISS as it orbited the earth.The conversation soon became a group…

British Royals

The church of St. Mary Magdalene at Sandringham, part of the Royal Family's Christmas Day celebrations

By Lydia Starbuck

24th December 2023

It is a little church in a remote part of Norfolk but once a year, all eyes fall on it. St Mary Magadalene on the Sandringham Estate boasts a pretty impressive royal pedigree and for over a century it has been a very special place for kings, queens, princes and princesses.

British Royals

How the Royal Family turned out in force for Together at Christmas

By Lydia Starbuck

24th 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…

British Royals

Charles III returns to Buckingham Palace for the Christmas Day speech and adds a royal first

By Lydia Starbuck

23rd December 2023

The King has added a royal first to his Christmas broadcast. The tree featured is a living one and will be replanted at the end of the festive season.Charles III will make his second Christmas Day broadcast from Buckingham Palace – in 2022, he chose to speak from the Chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle.His Majesty will speak from the Centre Room of the Palace which opens up on to…

British Royals

The Princess of Wales with a Christmas surprise for those working with young people

By Lydia Starbuck

23rd December 2023

The Princess of Wales joined a surprise Christmas party celebrating the work of those supporting young people.The tea party was held to recognise the contribution of some of those looking after children and young people with the Princess chatting with them to find out…

Sweden

The romantic tiara worn by a royal bride on the day she became a queen

By Lydia Starbuck

23rd December 2023

It’s among the most unusual pieces in any royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. It was worn by Silvia…

Sweden

A cake with 80 candles for a queen as her grandchildren throw surprise birthday party

By Lydia Starbuck

23rd December 2023

The Queen of Sweden was treated to a cake for her 80th birthday by the people she most wanted to spend her day with – her grandchildren.Queen Silvia was given a surprise party by her granddaughters and grandsons and like all doting grannies, she let the youngsters blow out the candles on the cake.Kungahuset Instagram still/ fair useThey needed the power of all eight of them as the…

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The Crown Princess of Sweden pays tribute to those working over Christmas with special visit

King Felipe urges unity in hard hitting Christmas speech

King Philippe of the Belgians speaks of the power of hope in his Christmas address

The Crown Prince who sent Christmas greetings to outer space

The church of St. Mary Magdalene at Sandringham, part of the Royal Family's Christmas Day celebrations

How the Royal Family turned out in force for Together at Christmas

Charles III returns to Buckingham Palace for the Christmas Day speech and adds a royal first

The Princess of Wales with a Christmas surprise for those working with young people

The romantic tiara worn by a royal bride on the day she became a queen

A cake with 80 candles for a queen as her grandchildren throw surprise birthday party

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