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King Charles III gave his second annual Royal Christmas Broadcast in 2023.
Notably, His Majesty’s coronation was earlier that year, on 6 May at Westminster Abbey. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, he mentioned this meaningful…
A Christmas address that brought people together in a time apart
3rd December 2024
It was one of the most anticipated and historic speeches of a truly historic reign. On Christmas Day 2020, millions listened as Queen Elizabeth II spoke at the most difficult of times.
The late Queen had seen Great Britain and the Commonwealth through many of the major…
The peacetime Christmas broadcast that brought a nation together
2nd December 2024
The Christmas broadcast is a much loved part of the festive celebrations. And some have marked moments in history. King George VI only reigned for little over fifteen years but he led his subjects through several difficult years. In 1945, he was able to truly celebrate on…
The royal Christmas tree that needed a cherry picker to put up
2nd December 2024
The Dutch Royal Family is getting into the holiday spirit this weekend with a little help for a big tree.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima have shared a behind-the-scenes look as their outdoor Christmas tree was put up in the forecourt of Huis ten Bosch Palace in the Hague.
A cherry picker and a team of skilled workers were on hand to erect the massive tree outside the…
The community Christmas services that are now part of the festive tradition of the Princess of Wales
30th November 2024
The Princess of Wales is a beloved member of the Royal Family and a tradition that she started in 2021 to bring communities together is now a festive season staple that even more people will be able to attend.
Together at Christmas is an annual carol service held at…
The festive celebrations at Victoria and Albert's Osborne House
28th November 2024
They were the royals who really helped invent modern Christmas as we know it and now one of their favourite homes is putting on a festive treat. Osborne House, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home in the Isle of Wight, will be welcoming visitors for special…
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…
The Tower of London celebrates Christmas with a medieval monarch
27th November 2024
Visitors will be able to visit a thirteenth century Christmas at the Tower of London this holiday season.
Historic Royal Palaces will be marking the holiday season in true royal style. Visitors will be able to see what Christmas celebrations would have looked like…
A princess has followed in the footsteps of a beloved queen as the countdown to Christmas gets under way.
Princess Benedikte of Denmark visited the Swedish church in Copenhagen, Gustafskyrkan, to open the annual Christmas market. The market traditionally is opened by a…
Want to send The King a Christmas card? All you need to know about sending royals some festive cheer
20th November 2024
With the 2024 holiday season well on its way, many of us are looking to send Christmas cards out to spread some festive cheer. If you are looking to add some royal replies to your holiday cards, you can send a card to your favourite member of the Royal Family.Â
What can I mail to a member of the Royal Family?
You can certainly send a member of the Royal Family a holiday card, a…
