While the sovereign’s Christmas address often touches on personal topics, such as the birth of a new family member, weddings, tours, or Jubilees, they often also discuss worldwide events that affect everyone. In 2000, Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Christmas Broadcast opened with a nod to the Millennium.Â
Queen Elizabeth II said ”By any measure this Millennium year has been an…
It would become one of the most important speeches of a reign and of a century. When King George VI addressed his people on Christmas Day 1939, the usual festivities were very far from his and their minds. Instead, in the first months of World War Two, King George spoke of…
For only the second time in history, a jubilee became the main focus of a Christmas speech. In 1977, Queen Elizabeth II’s 1977 royal Christmas broadcast was one of celebration and hope.Â
In 1977, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Silver Jubilee marking twenty five years…
The Christmas broadcast made by Queen Elizabeth II in one of her most difficult years
14th December 2024
Each year, the sovereign addresses the nation on Christmas day and touches upon different events and themes. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II made one of her most difficult Christmas speeches after one of her most difficult years.
In August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales tragically lost her life in a car accident in Paris. Millions around the planet expressed their shock and grief following her…
As we dive into different Royal Christmas Broadcasts each day in December, we are able to see both personal and public moments marked for the sovereign. Queen Elizabeth II marked moments of family joy and public loss in 2015.Â
The spring of 2015 had brought great family…
The Princess of Wales wears the perfect holiday outfit for carol service
7th December 2024
The Princess of Wales hosted her fourth annual carol service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey with a bold look from two of her favourite designers.Â
Catherine re-wore a scarlet Alexander MacQueen coat to the service. She first wore the piece in 2020 when she…
King Charles spoke during the Qatar State Visit of the ongoing work to achieve an end to current conflicts.
The King made the pursuit of peace and resolution a central plank of a speech that was a powerful part of what has been seen as a highly successful State Visit.
Addressing the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the State Banquet, His Majesty said ‘‘We are…
Diamonds and aquamarines glitter on an historic night at Buckingham Palace
5th December 2024
The last tiara night of 2024 for the Royal Family brought a diamond debut and lots of aquamarines. The State Banquet held for the Amir of Qatar is also the last such event to be held at Buckingham Palace for several years as restoration work means that future State Visits…
Queen Camilla welcomes France's First Lady for literature event
5th December 2024
Queen Camilla has had a busy week as she continues her recovery from pneumonia. After taking part in the Qatari State Visit, she welcomed Birgitte Macron to London to award a new literary prize.Â
The Queen and the French First Lady both attended the first award ceremony…
A special Christmas tree with royal links is on its way to London
27th November 2024
One of London’s most beloved holiday traditions is underway as a 20 metre tree makes its way to the heart of the city.And this special celebration has very royal origins.
Each year, Norway sends a tree to the United Kingdom at Christmas to be put up in Trafalgar Square. It is sent as a thank you for British support during the Second World War.
From Norway to Trafalgar Square…
