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 tells the story of the birth of
Jesus Christ in a manger in Bethlehem. The passage says: In
those days Caesar…
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…
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, Amalia said: “For the
past few weeks I have been inundated with congratulations and
birthday cards. This has made me…
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…
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 environment. King Felipe VI, addressing
his nation on Christmas Eve as is traditional, said that Spain
stood at a crossroads that provided…
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…
Belgium: The Belgian Royal Family
released a new family photo to mark the Christmas holiday and to
wish everyone well during the holiday season. It features on their
Christmas card this year. Photo: Royal Palace – Bas Bogaerts
Denmark: The Danish Royal…
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has been
given a special honour by her mother, Queen Silvia, on the latter’s
78th birthday. In a video released by the Royal Court, Queen Silvia
announced that she had offered her youngest child the title of
Deputy Honorary Chair of World Childhood Foundation, which
Madeleine happily accepted. About the new leadership role, the
Royal Court said…
