Anti-apartheid and human rights activist
Desmond Tutu has died of cancer at the age of 90, it was announced
earlier today. He was the Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986
and then the Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996. The Dutch
King and Queen and Princess Beatrix were one of the first to pay
tribute to him. A message posted to social media stated, “We
cherish our memories of…
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the
Swedish people on Christmas night, focusing on the benefits of
science and research while sharing his hope for the future. He
first remarked on how he and the Queen sent telegrams to over 1500
Swedes who turned 100 this year and how…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden took
part in a televised greeting on SVT on Christmas Eve for the
Swedish people. The Crown Princess of Sweden read from the Gospel
of Luke from the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace. Victoria read
Luke 2: 1-20 from the Bible, which…
King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands speaks of courage and perseverance in his Christmas Broadcast
25th December 2021
King Willem-Alexander’s speech in full:
In October I received this first copy of the latest Bible
translation. The old sources have been converted into the language
of our time on the basis of the latest insights. Also the Christmas
story. A defenceless child as a sign of hope. The story of the
birth of Jesus continues to appeal to the imagination. It has been
told in all times and in…
Norway’s royals have been joined by a
brand new member for Christmas. The family of the Crown Prince and
Princess have welcomed a puppy called Molly Fiskebolle. The new
addition was introduced on the family’s official social media on
Christmas morning. The…
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the
Netherlands received many birthday cards for her 18th birthday
earlier this month. The Princess of Orange shared a photo of her
and several of her birthday cards on Instagram to express her
gratitude for the good wishes. On Instagram…
Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein
addressed the nation in a Christmas speech broadcast by the
national radio on 23 December. In his three-minute address,
His Serene Highness called upon everyone to get vaccinated,
explaining that it is a privilege to have access to such medical
resources. He also linked a high rate of vaccination with a
better functioning healthcare system…
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg addressed
the Luxembourg people on Christmas Eve, focusing on the continuing
global health crisis and the benefits of democracy. He said that
Christmas is an opportunity to “remind us of the values which are
fundamental for our…
King Felipe urges the powerful to think of the common good in hard hitting Christmas message
24th December 2021
The King of Spain has told those in power
to think of the common good in a hard hitting Christmas message
which combined sympathetic messages for those experiencing
difficulties with ambitious plans to make the most of opportunities
presented in a post Covid…
The King of the Belgians has made a
heartfelt plea in his Christmas message for the country to come
together and face the future with hope. King Philippe’s Christmas
address focused on the many challenges millions across Belgium have
faced in the past year and the work and dedication of those who
have helped others in their hardest moments. And he urged everyone
to put aside fear and…
