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…
European Royals
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…
Royals express condolences after German terror attack at Christmas market
Royals from across the globe have expressed their condolences to Germany after a terror attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg. King Harald of Norway…
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…
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…