Spain

Traditions and celebrations for a family reunited as Spain's royals get ready for a special Christmas

Each family has its own Christmas tradition, and royal families are no exception. The Spanish Royal Family starts Christmas festivities by releasing their Christmas cards early in December. They share the chards that they will be sending out to those who send them holiday greetings over the festive period. The Christmas card sent by King Felipe and Queen Letizia in 2022 (© Casa de SM el…
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Denmark

The royal family that scaled new heights to put up their Christmas tree

There’s long been debate about whether the two direct heirs to a throne can fly together but is it allowed for both to climb a rather flimsy looking ladder at the same time? As Denmark’s royals put up their Christmas tree, the first and second in line to the country’s crown simultaneously clambered up a wooden, free standing ladder to make sure the festive decorations looked as pretty as…
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Sweden

Overshadowed by controversy - Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel make an important trip to the UK

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have made their way back to Sweden just in time to spend the first weekend of Advent with their children, after a whirlwind visit to the United Kingdom. Landing in the British capital on 29th November, the couple travelled with a high-profile delegation, which included, among others, Defence Minister Pål Johnson and Infrastructure Minister…
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Norway

Who is Prince Sverre Magnus?

The youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit turns 18 today, but who is the man who ranks third in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne? Prince Sverre Magnus was born on 3rd December 2005 at the National Hospital in Oslo to Crown…
Sweden

A very festive feel to the spectacular royal Christmas celebrations of Sweden

December is one of the busiest months for the Swedish Royal Family. Nevertheless, they always make room in their agenda to celebrate Christmas together as a family. The Swedish Royal Family has a packed schedule during the month of December: the Nobel Prize Celebrations, the formal gathering of the Swedish Academy and the feast of St. Lucia and that’s before Christmas even arrives!. At…
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