European RoyalsInternational royals

A look back at European and international royal 2018 events – part three

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29th December 2018
Our yearly end of the year series continues on the European and international royals with a look at the months July through September. July Princess Tessy of Luxembourg bravely revealed her previous miscarriage. Embed from Getty Images Japan’s Emperor Akihito was forced to cancel engagements due to a diagnosis of dizziness and cerebral anaemia. Also in Japan, Princess Ayako held a press…
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Sweden

"I hope these days give you the opportunity to reflect," King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in Christmas Day address

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26th December 2018
“I hope these days give you the opportunity to reflect,” said King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in his annual Christmas Day address to the Swedish people. His Majesty began his remarks discussing that many across Sweden are celebrating with their loved ones but also recognising that some in Sweden do not observe the Christmas holiday. However, he said, “Regardless how your Christmas…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander's Christmas Address: "A beautiful future is possible"

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25th December 2018
King Willem-Alexander’s annual Christmas speech was broadcast today on national television. The speech was pre-recorded at the library of Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.  The Dutch King spoke of connecting at Christmas time and how everyone experiences the time around Christmas differently. He spoke about how it is sometimes not an easy time, especially if one is missing someone. He…
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Belgium

In Christmas Eve address, King Philippe says “to look where we are in life”

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24th December 2018
https://youtu.be/3aEsAwTrUN4 In his annual Christmas Eve address (delivered in Dutch, French and German), King Philippe of Belgium talks of looking “where we are in life.” Saying that the Christmas and New Year holidays are “a perfect time to look back”, he says that we must also remember “that life is a path that we do not follow alone, but with fellow travellers, who, like us…
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