If you would like to take a sentimental look back at the brooches the Queen wore during her seventy years of Christmas speeches, here you go!
2022 was a year of seismic royal change, so we aren’t exactly sure what the Christmas appearances will bring. The public has been told there will be members of the British royal family gathered at Sandringham, at least, and occasionally we get a photograph or two from Denmark. So load them up in the comments, and when the Hofdames are back from their own Christmas celebrations late in the day, we’ll add something official!
Britain
There were actually two trips to church, one to the early morning service and then the full family affair, which occurs in late morning. Here is an early photo of everyone.
“Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones.”
📺 In The King’s Christmas Broadcast, His Majesty reflects on Queen Elizabeth II’s faith in people and thanks those who have given their time to help others. pic.twitter.com/8RFCq6Wk0G
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 25, 2022
Spain
Feliz Navidad
Eguberri on
Bon Nadal
Boas Festas pic.twitter.com/CQof1CSWG0— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) December 25, 2022
“Las democracias en el mundo, y España no es excepción, están expuestas a muchos riesgos que no son nuevos; hay 3 en los que quiero detenerme porque me parecen muy importantes: la división, el deterioro de la convivencia y la erosión de las instituciones.”#MensajeNavidadRey pic.twitter.com/v0YD3hUtN6
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) December 24, 2022
Norway
The Royal Family of Norway arrived for their service at Holmenkollen kapell.
King Harald told the press his form is “Pretty good”.
📸 Terje Bendiksby // NTB pic.twitter.com/ciA9C7CflE
— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) December 25, 2022
The Netherlands
Koning Willem-Alexander spreekt de kersttoespraak uit in de DNA Salon in Paleis Huis ten Bosch. ⁰Lees de volledige toespraak: https://t.co/epH5AgWvk0 pic.twitter.com/39ViWEGMAa
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) December 25, 2022
Sweden
In an excellent Christmas speech that mainly focused on the war in Ukraine, King Carl Gustav of Sweden spoke about the 1000-year old ties between the two countries & spoke of his meeting with the country's Swedish minority, sending his personal greetings to them. pic.twitter.com/hJoV7Whzje
— JR 🇪🇺 (@Jakreg76) December 25, 2022
