Royals in Norway and Sweden have marked one of the most cherished Advent days.
In Norway, the Royal House shared a video on their Instagram of the Bolteløkka girls choir, dressed as St Lucia, in the halls of the Royal Palace. The girls wore white dresses with a red belt; each had a crown of candles on their head to portray St Lucia as they sang.
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Royal Christmas celebrations from history: puddings, tournaments and unruly bishops
13th December 2023
The traditions of a royal Christmas have developed over the centuries and the celebrations of past monarchs seem as strange to us today as our own festivities might seem to them. The royal Christmas has taken many shapes over the centuries – here we look at some of the…
The Christmas tree remains one of the best loved symbols of the holiday season and one royal family always receives a very special batch of branches for the occasion.
Each year, the Swedish Royal Family accepts Christmas trees from students in the forestry programme at…
How Sandringham became the favourite royal home for Christmas celebrations
11th December 2023
Following the 2022 death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son, King Charles has so far carried out the tradition of celebrating Christmas at Sandringham, the beloved country estate in Norfolk.
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During the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, many Christmas holidays were spent at the country estate…
The powerful words of a King's Christmas Speech that echo through the years
10th December 2023
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. Another King…
Queen Elizabeth II turned the Christmas speech into an essential part of every festive season. Although it was her grandfather, King George V, who first broadcast to the nation on Christmas Day and her father, King George VI, who made the famous addresses through the…
It was an image that resonated with many as a very strange Christmas got under way. In 2020, after months of lockdowns and social distancing, many had hoped the festive season would bring a chance to be with family and loved ones again. But as December got under way, it became clear that the pandemic would make Christmas very different for everyone.
That was reflected in the one image of the…
Every year, the Royal Family gathers at Sandringham in Norfolk to spend the holidays. Between church, a gift exchange, and Christmas dinner, one could say they celebrate just like any other family. In this case, their holiday meals might be a bit more fancy than…
The Princess of Wales celebrates hope of new life with Christmas carol service
8th December 2023
The Princess of Wales led a nationwide tribute to those supporting the early years at her annual Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday evening.
Surrounded by her family—with the Prince of Wales bringing Prince George, Princess Charlotte and…
Every royal family has its own traditions. The Norwegian Royal Family celebrates Christmas in its own style. They blend the ancient Norwegian Christmas traditions with Christmas traditions they have brought with them from their family from Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
In Norway, there are several traditions on what to eat for dinner on Christmas Eve. The eastern part of the country…
