Sweden

King of Sweden talks of responsibility and reminisces on the past during Christmas Day speech

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25th December 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the Swedes today from Drottningholm Palace instead of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The speech was recorded in the Lower Yellow Salon of the King’s residence. His Majesty spoke of people’s responsibility during these troubling times with the pandemic and his gratefulness to the frontline workers who have been battling COVID-19. “I send a…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander holds Christmas speech

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25th December 2020
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…
BelgiumFeatures

King Philippe sends message to the young during Christmas Eve address

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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 pandemic. However, he also spoke of the hope we have for the future where we can once again get out and spend time with our…
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Denmark

Prince Joachim back in Denmark for Christmas after difficult year

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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 line to the Danish throne, became unwell while staying at the Danish royal holiday residence, Chateau de Cayx, and ended up at…
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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…
Sweden

Crown Princess Family of Sweden releases annual Christmas video

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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 everyone a happy Christmas. This year the family travelled to the Stockholm City Mission to bring gifts and help wrap presents…
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