It was supposed to be a big year for the
Danish Royal Family with Queen Margrethe celebrating her 80th
birthday in grand style. However, the coronavirus pandemic
curtailed plans, and all events were cancelled. Still, the Danish
Royal Family had a busy year. Let’s take a look back! January
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Danish royals kicked…
It's behind you! The extra messages in the royal Christmas speeches
26th December 2020
While all the focus is on the words
during the royal Christmas speeches, once the addresses have been
given, attention turns to the furniture. There is always an
interest in how the royals dress the rooms in which they give their
most anticipated speeches of the year. And…
King of Sweden talks of responsibility and reminisces on the past during Christmas Day speech
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…
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 of…
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…
