Daily Archives: December 25, 2011

Christmas Speeches from the Monarchs of Europe

December 25, 2011   Multiple Royals   No comments

For Christmas Eve and Day, most of the reigning heads of state in Europe spoke to their people. They wished them a good Christmas, reflected on 2011 and talked about what to look for in the following year. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's televised message spoke mainly of the state and goodwill visits she and her family made this year. She brought up the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to North America, her historic state visit to Ireland and the recent tour of Australia. "The spirit Read more [...]

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