the netherlands




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…



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…





When to watch the royal Christmas speeches

Six European monarchs deliver Christmas speeches each year on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Three other monarchs address their people on New Year’s Eve. So,…