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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Spain

Queen Letizia attends working meeting of Spanish Association Against Cancer

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22nd December 2017
In the last official engagement before celebrating Christmas, Queen Letizia of Spain attended a working meeting of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (in SpanishAsociación Española Contra el Cáncer or AECC), of which she is the Honorary President. Her Majesty, who attends numerous meetings with the organisation per year, took part in and chaired the meeting at the headquarters of the…
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