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Windsor Castle halls are decked for Christmas

The holiday season is slowly starting for the Royal Family. The Christmas decorations are now up at Windsor Castle for visitors to enjoy over the next six weeks.  The staff at Windsor have been busy over the last week getting the castle ready for Christmas. The castle is open for visitors who will be able to see several historic rooms including the Crimson Drawing Room, St. George’s Hall…
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Features

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde bring Christmas cheer to flood victims and ICU staff

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde travelled to Verviers to take part in an activity aimed at helping victims of the July floods. Shortly before their holiday break is about to begin, the King and Queen of the Belgians made their way to the Liège province’s town on Wednesday, 22 December, to assess the situation in an area that was among the most affected by the devastating floods that…
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Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace unveils new Christmas tree

Christmas is around the corner, and royal palaces are starting to showcase their preparations for the festivities.  The Danish Royal Household has been posting a digital advent calendar with pictures of specific decorations each day until Christmas Eve; the Swedish royals have been posting pictures of lit Advent wreaths every Sunday; and the British royals have shared on social media images of…
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Features

The Royal Central holiday gift guide

Cyber Monday is here, and if you are wondering what to give that royal loving family member or friend in your life, we have compiled a list of suggestions to help out. Our editorial staff has chosen some of their favourite royal-themed gifts and listed them…
Denmark

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie visit Christmas market in Paris

Princess Marie of Denmark visited Frederik’s Church in Paris on Friday, 26 November, to officially open the local Christmas market.  Her Royal Highness visited the church with her husband, Prince Joachim; Frederikskirke is the biggest Danish church in the French capital.  The church will host the Christmas market throughout the weekend, and Princess Marie took time to go through the many…
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