Spain

King Felipe places focus on unity and integrity in much anticipated Christmas speech

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24th December 2020
King Felipe VI has highlighted the importance of principles and ethical obligations in his Christmas speech in a thinly veiled reference to the scandal surrounding his father, King Juan Carlos. The comments came towards the end of a highly anticipated festive address which saw the Spanish monarch urge unity, hope and strength from all as his country tackles the personal, social and economic…
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Norway

The Norwegian Royal Family’s Christmas Eve

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24th December 2020
Every royal family has its own traditions. The Norwegian Royal Family uniquely celebrates Christmas. They blend the ancient Norwegian Christmas traditions with Christmas traditions they have brought with them from their family from Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In Norway, there are several traditions on what to eat for dinner on Christmas Eve. The eastern part of the country eats…
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Spain

Spain's government accused of 'hiding' King Felipe

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22nd December 2020
The leader of Spain’s main opposition party has claimed that the government is hiding the royals away on visits to Catalonia. The accusation came after King Felipe and Queen Letizia travelled to Barcelona on a visit that was only made public once they had arrived. Usually, the Spanish Royal Family publish their diary for the week ahead on a Friday. But the trip, on December 21st 2020…
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Norway

Norwegian royals share new Christmas images

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22nd December 2020
The Norwegian Royal Family has released new photographs to mark the festive season. Yesterday, the Royal Court revealed new images of the King and Queen, as well as the Crown Prince Family that were taken in the Palace Chapel at Oslo’s Royal Palace. It’s a…
Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Prince Charles shines in new Christmas images

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22nd December 2020
Luxembourg’s Prince Charles is the star of the show in the new Christmas images that have been shared by the Grand Ducal Court. The future monarch, who was born in May of this year, is seen with his parents at their home at Fischbach Castle in Luxembourg. His parents, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, beam in the festive images with their baby boy.
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