King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
held his annual Christmas speech earlier today. As expected, the
COVID-19 pandemic featured heavily in the speech. He made several
examples of nurses, and students, longing for a normal life. He
sympathised with all those who had lost loved ones in the pandemic
and lamented the empty seats at the Christmas table. He thanked
those who kept to the measures…
Grand Duke Henri focuses on COVID challenges during Christmas remarks
24th December 2020
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s
Christmas Eve speech heavily focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and
the resulting challenges the world has faced. He spoke about how
the virus, which he said was underestimated, has caused us to stay
isolated from our families and…
King Philippe sends message to the young during Christmas Eve address
24th December 2020
King Philippe of the Belgians has
delivered his annual Christmas Eve address in Dutch, French and
German – the three languages of Belgium. The King spoke of how this
year the Christmas celebrations are different and how the world is
facing challenges during this…
King Felipe places focus on unity and integrity in much anticipated Christmas speech
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…
It’s Christmas Eve, and we have rounded
up all of this year’s royal Christmas greetings. From Luxembourg to
the UK, see the Christmas photos and videos of the royal families
below! Belgium: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde released a new
family photo ahead…
Prince Joachim back in Denmark for Christmas after difficult year
24th December 2020
Prince Joachim of Denmark is home for
Christmas after a year which saw him undergo an emergency brain
operation. The younger son of Margrethe II was joined by his family
as they chose a Christmas tree at their home of Schackenborg
Castle. Joachim, who is sixth in…
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…
Political pressure grows for King Felipe VI to criticise his father in his Christmas Eve speech
23rd December 2020
A spokesperson for the minority partner
in Spain’s coalition government has told King Felipe that he must
condemn the financial irregularities of his father, Juan Carlos, in
his Christmas Eve speech as a ‘bare minimum’. A representative of
the left wing…
Crown Princess Family of Sweden releases annual Christmas video
23rd December 2020
The Swedish Royal Court has released the
annual Christmas video of the Crown Princess Family today. Crown
Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar
are seen The family records a special video each year to release
ahead of the holiday to wish…
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…
