Swedish royal Christmas traditions
The Swedish Royal Family has a busy December with many celebrations, and with those celebrations come traditions the family follows. Christmas celebrations begin on 13…
European Royals
Norway’s Royal Lodge
Norway’s Royal Lodge is the setting for the Norwegian royal Christmas each year. Also called “the King’s Villa,” the home is the private property of…
The Crown Princess family sends a Christmas greeting from Skansen
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, her husband, Prince Daniel and their children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, visited Skansen in Stockholm to light candles. It…
A first look at King Willem-Alexander’s Christmas speech
Two photos have been released ahead of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands’s Christmas speech. The photos were taken during the recording of the Christmas speech…
Member of the Greek former royal family recognise republic
Fifty years after the referendum that established the republic in Greece, the members of the former royal family have recognised the republic. They have also…
Princely Family hands out gifts to Monaco’s children
The Princely Family of Monaco handed out gifts to children in Monaco ahead of Christmas. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were joined by their ten-year-old…
Christmas photos released of Hereditary Grand Ducal Family
Just two months after becoming Luxembourg’s Regent, the Hereditary Grand Duke has shared new Christmas images of his family of four to mark the holiday….
Queen Silvia joined by grandchildren to receive this year’s Christmas tree at Royal Palace
Queen Silvia of Sweden was joined by her grandchildren at the Royal Palace to receive this year’s Christmas trees. The proud grandmother was surrounded by…
The Dutch Royal December celebrations
The Dutch royals celebrate a traditional royal Christmas, but earlier in the month, they also have the Sinterklaas celebrations. Queen Máxima is from Argentina, and…
Princess Birgitta laid to rest
Princess Birgitta of Sweden has been laid to rest in the Royal Cemetery in Haga Park. King Carl Gustaf’s older sister’s private funeral and burial…