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Did you know that the British royals get their gifts on December 24th instead of December 25th like most British Royals? It's a tradition from their German ancestors. And when they have dinner, they have to read the menu in French and show off their French knowledge.
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The British royals have some unique Christmas traditions. King Charles begins signing around 750 Christmas cards as early as summer to ensure everyone receives theirs on time. Their festive celebrations take place annually at Sandringham, where they gather around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree as a family.
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During Christmas, the Norwegian royals have a few traditions of their own. They take official photos and spend the season in Kongsseteren. Crown Prince Haakon usually goes to Uvdal with his wife, Mette-Marit, and their kids. Mette-Marit loves Advent calendars to make the lead-up to Christmas cheerful. Plus, it's a Norwegian tradition to enjoy ribs as a festive meal.
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Queen Silvia of Sweden adores Christmas, evident in the grand decoration of Drottningholm Palace. Swedish Christmas traditions hold significant importance for the royal family, as per royal household expert Roger Lundgren, who highlights that they enjoy typical Swedish Christmas traditions like festive food, exchanging gifts, watching cartoons, and more, just like everyone else.
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The Swedish royal family considers German Christmas stollen, a beautifully adorned Christmas tree in the castle's Stone Hall, and a crackling open fire essential during Christmas. Interestingly, they even cut down the tree from the castle grounds for their celebrations.
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The Monegasque royals follow a custom of having a Christmas tree and taking a family photo in front of it, which becomes part of their traditional Christmas card, sent out with their warm wishes. Additionally, it's a tradition for the Prince and Princess of Monaco to welcome children to their palace to meet Santa Claus. They also donate presents to the Red Cross for distribution during the festive season.
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Every alternate year, the Dutch royals head to Argentina to celebrate Christmas with Queen Máxima's family.
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It's a tradition for King Willem-Alexander to deliver his Christmas speech on Dutch television every December 25th.
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The Danish royals maintain the tradition of crafting their own Christmas decorations, many of which adorn the vast Christmas tree in the wing of Amalienborg Palace. The entire family gathers for this cherished celebration.
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King Felipe of Spain follows the tradition of delivering a Christmas speech broadcasted on television. Additionally, the royal family ensures to send out a Christmas card featuring a specially taken photo for the occasion.
Every family has its own Christmas traditions, and that includes our royal family. They have their special customs, whether shared with the public or kept private
Take a look through the gallery to see the Christmas traditions of royal families, like homemade decorations and menus in French.
