European RoyalsInternational royals

Royal year in review: January through April

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28th December 2017
In a three-part series, we are taking a look back at some of the most memorable events of the royal year. This series will focus on the royals of mainland Europe and elsewhere, while a separate series will feature the year of the British Royal Family. Take a look below at 2017, from January through April. January: The Swedish Royal Family kicked off the new year by releasing a new family portrait…
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Sweden

Swedish royals to ring in New Year abroad

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28th December 2017
When the Swedish people ring in the New Year in Sweden, the Swedish Royal Family will be celebrating abroad in Italy and Japan, according toExpressen.King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are currently in Japan and will remain there for two weeks, while their…
Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden talks of carrying each other's burdens and respect in Christmas address

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26th December 2017
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden delivered his annual Christmas address on Christmas afternoon where he spoke about carrying each other’s burdens, respecting one another and the year ahead. The King began his speech saying, “Christmas is a Christian feast. We celebrate it in memory of Jesus’ birth. But the message of Christmas – about peace, joy and fellowship…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands urges for a "greater we" in Christmas speech

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25th December 2017
King Willem-Alexander has made his annual Christmas speech from his home in Wassenaar. The speech was broadcast today on Dutch national television. The King began his speech with a look back on his private life. He turned 50 years in 2017 and called it “an amazing gift” to be able to celebrate it with so many people. There were also moments of sadness and grief, like the loss of his…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri addresses Luxembourg on Christmas Eve

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25th December 2017
In his annual Christmas address to the nation, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg touched on numerous subjects including populism, climate change, Luxembourg’s infrastructure and reasons to celebrate. He discussed the rise of populism saying, “In the eyes of observers, the rise of populism seemed inexorable to some of our neighbours. The events of the last few months…
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