Norway

King Harald reacts to the death of his former son-in-law Ari Behn

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25th December 2019
King Harald of Norway has released a short statement following the death of his former son-in-law Ari Behn. The statement has been released on behalf of both His Majesty and Queen Sonja, in which Harald reflects on his sadness at the news. His Majesty said: “It is with great sadness that the Queen and I have received the message of Ari Behn’s passing.  “Ari has been an important…
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The Netherlands

Video: King Willem-Alexander addresses the Dutch public on Christmas Day, stressing the importance of freedom

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25th December 2019
From the Vestibule of Huis ten Bosch Palace, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands gave his Christmas Day address that was pre-recorded. It aired at 1 pm on NOS on NPO1 and on Radio 1. His Majesty spoke of what connects Dutch people – from language to equality. “And there is one word that comes back time and again: freedom. Freedom is the flame that burns in all Dutch hearts. That…
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Spain

Video: King Felipe during his Christmas Eve address: Let's believe in ourselves, let's believe in Spain

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25th December 2019
Ahead of King Felipe’s Christmas Eve speech, Casa Real played a video of highlights from the royal year. Then, His Majesty took to the screen to deliver his annual address from Zarzuela Palace. The King reflected back that he gave his first address as King five years ago, and then he thanked Spaniards for letting him spend a few moments with them on the holiday. “The first thing I…
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