Grand Duke Henri and Alexandra attended a Christmas Concert

On December 13, 2018, Grand Duke Henri and Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg attended the 43rd SOS Villages d'Enfants Monde (SOS Children's Villages) Christmas Charity Concert held at Luxembourg Philharmonie. The concert brought together the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Venezuelan-Swiss conductor Domingo Hindoyan and German baritone Samuel Hasselhorn, winner of this year's Queen Elisabeth Competition. The concert was organized with EY Luxembourg. The revenue earned from this charity concert will be used in the development programmes set up by SOS Villages d'Enfants Monde in Senegal.

Princess Sofia attended Project Playground event at Norrsken House

Yesterday evening, on December 14, 2018, Swedish Princess Sofia attended a charity event held for the benefit of Project Playground at Stockholm Norrsken House. At the event, Princess Sofia wore a new outfit (skirt and sweater) by Hugo Boss.

2018 Christmas greeting card of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

2018 Christmas greeting card showing together Prince Albert, Princess Charlene and their twins Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella was published. In addition, Princess Charlene shared on her Instagram account a bigger version of the photo of Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, which is on the inside of the Christmas card.

Norwegian Royal Family attended the 2018 Christmas Photo Shoot

On December 14, 2018, Norwegian Royal Family was gathered in "Røde salong" for Christmas photographs. This is an annual tradition for the Norwegian Royal Family. King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway attended the 2018 Christmas Photo shoot at Oslo Royal Palace.

Queen Maxima christened Van Oord’s new ship, the Vox Amalia

On December 14, 2018, Queen Maxima of The Netherlands christened Van Oord’s new trailing suction hopper dredger, the Vox Amalia in Rotterdam. The ship was built in Spain for Van Oord. The ship is the first of two new midsize trailing suction hopper dredgers built for Van Oord. Its twin, the Vox Alexia, will be completed early next year.

The British Royal Family Released 2018 Christmas Cards

The British royals have released their Christmas card. First up is the family photo for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a family photograph which features on their 2018 Christmas card. The photograph, taken by Matt Porteous, shows The Duke and Duchess with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at Anmer Hall, and features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card this year.

King Philippe and Mathilde held a royal reception at the Royal Palace

On December 13, 2018, Thursday, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium held a royal reception at the Royal Palace in Brussels for the persons who were bestowed with the grace of nobility by the Royal Decrees dated July 10, 2016, July 13, 2017, and July 10, 2018.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene visited Rosine Sanmori

On December 13, 2018, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene visited the Rosine Sanmori Nursery / Day Care Centre in Fontvieille in order to attend the show of children and give them new year gifts. Afterwards, Prince Albert and his wife Princess Charlene visited the Red Cross Center in Monte-Carlo. The Couple presented the traditional Christmas gifts to the beneficiaries receiving support from the Red Cross.

Danish Princess Benedikte received the Peace Light 2018

On December 13, 2018, Danish Princess Benedikte received the Peace Light 2018 and the Silver Lapel Pin as a mark of the Princess's anniversary as a honorary member of Sct. Georgs Gilderne for 25 years. The Peace Light was presented by the representative of scouts, 15 years old Kalle Grønbech Thomsen to the Princess. The Silver Pin was presented by Helmuth Werth to the Princess. The event took place at Amalienborg Christian VIII Palace. Sct. Georgs Gilderne (St. George Guild - former Scouts) is a meeting place and a community for current and former scouts.

Queen Margrethe held a Julegløgg event at Christiansborg Castle

On December 12, 2018, Wednesday, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark held a Julegløgg event at Christiansborg Castle (Julegløgg: Christmas Drink - Glogg). In addition to the royal employees, specialists and health personnel who provided treatment service for the late Prince Henrik when he was ill, were invited to this year's Julegløgg. Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and their children Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine also attended the event. The event took place in Knights Hall at Christiansborg Castle.

Queen Elizabeth II visits the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

On December 13, 2018, Queen Elizabeth II visited the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn in London. During the visit Her Majesty was accompanied by The Duke of York – who was introduced as a Royal Bencher in 2012. The Queen officially opened the new Ashworth Centre and re-opened the recently renovated Great Hall at The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. The Archives of Lincoln's Inn include the longest-running record series of any of the four Inns of Court: the Black Books, which start in 1422.

King Felipe and Letizia attended Marca Newspaper's 80th anniversary

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Marca newspaper, King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended a commemorative lunch held at Royal Theatre in Madrid. MARCA is a daily published newspaper in Spain. The daily circulation of the newspaper having mainly football content is over 2.800.000 and the newspaper is the best selling newspaper in Spain. (Queen Letizia wore a new scarf-print long dress by Sandro)

Queen Letizia attended the meeting of Afammer at Auditorium Hotel

On December 13, Queen Letizia chaired the meeting of presentation of conclusions of "The Voice of Rural Women in the World" congress held by AFAMMER (Confederation of Federations and Associations of Rural Families and Women). The meeting was held at Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center in Madrid. The purpose of the Congress is to review the situation of women in rural areas over the past 20 years, to discuss some of the problems that are still existent, such as inequality, discrimination and a lack of respect for human rights and to deliver solution proposals.

Swedish Royal Family received Dr Denis Mukwege at Royal Palace

On December 13, Thursday, King XVI. Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden received Dr Denis Mukwege, who was awarded with The Nobel Peace Prize 2018, at Stockholm Royal Palace. The Nobel Peace Prize 2018 was awarded jointly to Dr Denis Mukwege from Congo and Nadia Murad from Kocho (Kocho is a Yazidi village in the Sinjar District of northern Iraq).

Crown Princess Victoria shared new photos of Estelle and Oscar

Today, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden shared new photos of her children Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar with the title "Greetings on Lucia day from Haga castle". The photos were taken by Crown Princess Victoria at Haga Castle. (St. Lucia's Day marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Scandinavia).

Duchess of Cornwall attended a charity event at Guards' Chapel

On December 12, The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Carol Service for the Brooke held at Guards’ Chapel, the spiritual home of the Household Division. The Duchess, who is known for her passion for horses, became the Patron of Brooke in 2006, and regularly attends events in support of the charity. Brooke was first set up over 80 years ago, and is dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules.

Crown Princess Mary visited Kræftværket at Rigshospitalet

On the evening of December 11, 2018, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visited Kræftværket at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen. Kræftværket is a meeting place for young people with cancer in the age between 15-29 being treated at the Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital which has existed since 2015 where it was founded. The primary objective of Kræftværket is to provide youth-friendly support, care, and treatment practices. As Kræftværket provides services to both pediatric and adult departments, a network between patients who would otherwise not interact has been created. Crown Princess Mary is Patron of the Danish Cancer Society