Because of the pandemic, the Princely Family of Monaco was not overly active in 2020. Here we take a look at some of their engagements in 2020:
January:
Prince Albert of Monaco sent a letter to the Australian Prime Minister during the bush fire crisis to express his condolences and support. Princess Charlene also celebrated her 42nd birthday.
March:
The Prince of Monaco announced…
The Dutch Royal Family began the year 2020 in good spirits with their annual holiday to Lech and with preparations underway for what would turn out to be their first but also their last state visit of 2020.
As usual, the royal family posed for photos in Lech in exchange…
Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared some private family photos from their Christmas celebration on Friday at the Princely Palace. The Princess of Monaco wished her followers a Merry Christmas as she shared three images.
On Instagram, Charlene wrote: “Merry…
This year was not what we expected, but the Swedish royals have made the most of it by attending engagements where they could, being on the frontlines of the battle with COVID-19 and partaking in virtual meetings. Let’s take a look at 2020 for the Swedish Royal Family.
January:
The month began with news that Princess Estelle, the daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel…
It was supposed to be a big year for the Danish Royal Family with Queen Margrethe celebrating her 80th birthday in grand style. However, the coronavirus pandemic curtailed plans, and all events were cancelled. Still, the Danish Royal Family had a busy year. Let’s take…
It's behind you! The extra messages in the royal Christmas speeches
26th December 2020
While all the focus is on the words during the royal Christmas speeches, once the addresses have been given, attention turns to the furniture. There is always an interest in how the royals dress the rooms in which they give their most anticipated speeches of the year. And…
King of Sweden talks of responsibility and reminisces on the past during Christmas Day speech
25th December 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the Swedes today from Drottningholm Palace instead of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The speech was recorded in the Lower Yellow Salon of the King’s residence.
His Majesty spoke of people’s responsibility during these troubling times with the pandemic and his gratefulness to the frontline workers who have been battling COVID-19.
“I send a…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands held his annual Christmas speech earlier today.
As expected, the COVID-19 pandemic featured heavily in the speech. He made several examples of nurses, and students, longing for a normal life. He sympathised with all those who had…
Grand Duke Henri focuses on COVID challenges during Christmas remarks
24th December 2020
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s Christmas Eve speech heavily focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting challenges the world has faced.
He spoke about how the virus, which he said was underestimated, has caused us to stay isolated from our families and…
King Philippe sends message to the young during Christmas Eve address
24th December 2020
King Philippe of the Belgians has delivered his annual Christmas Eve address in Dutch, French and German – the three languages of Belgium.
The King spoke of how this year the Christmas celebrations are different and how the world is facing challenges during this pandemic. However, he also spoke of the hope we have for the future where we can once again get out and spend time with our…
