Norway

The unusual royal Christmas dinner introduced by a hugely popular king

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21st December 2023
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…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby on the way in Luxembourg

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18th December 2023
The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are set to become grandparents again. They have just announced that their only daughter, Princess Alexandra, is expecting her first baby. Alexandra and her husband, Nicolas Bagory, will welcome their child in the spring. The couple married in April 2023. In a short statement, the Grand Ducal Court said ‘’The Grand Duke and Duchess have the…
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The Netherlands

A Christmas brunch and extra presents - how the Dutch Royal Family will celebrate the festive season

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17th December 2023
The Dutch royal December 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 have sometimes spent their Christmas break in her home country. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and their three daughters, Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane, spent…
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