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The poignant words of a famous King's Christmas speech that echo through the years

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24th December 2022
They were the words spoken by a king as a country looked to him for inspiration and, legend has it, they were handed to him by the heir who would go on to make history. Now, they pay tribute to them both, written for posterity at the chapel where both now rest. As Britain prepares for its first King’s Christmas speech in seventy years, the words of one of the most famous festive addresses of…
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How the Dutch royals celebrate Christmas

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22nd December 2022
The Dutch December month is already quite busy with the Sinterklaas celebrations in early December, but the Dutch Royal Family also celebrate the traditional Christmas.As Queen Máxima is from Argentina, the family often spends their Christmas break in Argentina. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and their three daughters, Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane, spent several of the last…
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Queen Elizabeth II's most famous Christmas Broadcasts

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21st December 2022
For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II was a staple of Christmas Day, appearing on television, radio and on the internet throughout her reign to deliver her annual Christmas Message. This year, King Charles III will deliver his first Christmas broadcast – a tradition…
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Winter's most romantic royal palaces: Rosenborg

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18th December 2022
Rosenborg Castle has plenty of royal history and carries an air of regal menace that is only slightly softened when the snow falls. Decked in flakes, it still looks as if its only place in a fairytale is as the home of a villain. It has majesty and mystery and covered in snow, it’s a winter wonder.Guillaume Baviere, via FlickrRosenborg was built on the orders of Christian IV who ruled…
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"The Crown" once again makes the Golden Globes nomination list

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15th December 2022
The nominations for the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and once again, Netflix’s The Crown has made the list.The show has been nominated for Best TV Series – Drama. Imelda Staunton is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth Debicki is also nominated for her role as Diana under the Best-Supporting…
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