King Carl Gustaf addresses Swedes “at home and abroad” on Christmas Day
King Carl Gustaf addressed his fellow Swedes “at home and abroad” on Christmas Day from the Royal Palace. The King stressed the importance of security…
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King Willem-Alexander holds annual Christmas speech
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands held his annual Christmas speech today. The pre-recorded speech was broadcast at 1 p.m. local time. The speech was recorded…
Dutch royal Christmas baby turns 55
On 25 December 1969, the Dutch Royal Family added a Christmas baby to their ranks. Prince Bernhard was born on Christmas Day to Princess Margriet…
King Felipe pays Christmas tribute to victims of flooding in Spain
King Felipe of Spain paid tribute to the flooding victims in Valencia, Spain, during his annual Christmas remarks. The King began his Christmas Eve address…
Grand Duke Henri announces abdication in Christmas Eve address
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced he would abdicate the throne next year in his Christmas Eve address to the Luxembourgish people. After naming his…
King Philippe focuses on the next generation in Christmas Eve address
King Philippe of the Belgians addressed his people on Christmas Eve. The King of the Belgians pre-recorded three versions of the speech – one in…
December Babies: Empress Elisabeth of Austria
In 1837, Princess Ludovika of Bavaria was pregnant for the fourth time. Her marriage to Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria was in shambles, but that…
Greek Royal Family releases statement on reinstatement Greek citizenship
The Private Office of the Greek Royal Family has released a statement from the Greek royals regarding regaining their Greek citizenship. The children of the…
The 2024 royal Christmas greetings
With Christmas fast approaching, the royals from across Europe have released their holiday greetings to the public. Whether that be with a Christmas card, a…
December Babies: Queen Silvia
Sweden’s consort was born Silvia Renate Sommerlath on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany, to Walther and Alice Sommerlath. The half-German and half-Brazilian grew up…