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A look back at European and international royal 2018 events - part one

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27th December 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, we are taking a look back at events in which the European and international royal families took part. In part one, we look at January, February, and March. January: The Danish royals attended their annual New Year receptions in Copenhagen. Embed from Getty Images Tens of thousands turned out to see Japan’s Emperor Akihito for the New Year. Embed from Getty…
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Sweden

“I hope these days give you the opportunity to reflect,” King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in Christmas Day address

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25th December 2018
“I hope these days give you the opportunity to reflect,” said King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in his annual Christmas Day address to the Swedish people. His Majesty began his remarks discussing that many across Sweden are celebrating with their loved ones but also recognising that some in Sweden do not observe the Christmas holiday. However, he said, “Regardless how your Christmas looks, I…
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Spain

King Felipe looks back at Constitution's 40th anniversary and says to "proudly value who we are"

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25th December 2018
Recorded at Zarzuela Palace, King Felipe addressed the Spanish people on Christmas Eve; he sent warm wishes to the Spanish people on behalf of himself, the Queen, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofía. His Majesty remarked that his family wanted “to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope that all your dreams and aspirations come true in 2019.” He next took time to remember those in economic…
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Taking a peek at the collective 2018 royal Christmas greetings

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24th December 2018
As it is Christmas Eve, let us take a look at the royal Christmas greetings sent out by the royals this year. In Britain, Clarence House released this year’s Christmas card featuring a summer picture taken by Hugo Burnand in the garden of Clarence House. Embed from Getty Images Kensington Palace also released the photos that will be on the Christmas cards of the Cambridge family and the…
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