Almost Christmas
Author: Anne
Anne is a librarian by day. By night, she reads. She knits. She watches movies and television shows. She enjoys board games. And posting on royal related forums.
Previous years’ Christmas recipes
I’m baking this year as well, but here is a look back to previous Decembers. French Christmas Sablés (I admit I had my concerns of the flavour, but they grew on me as I ate. When I had guests, these biscuits disappeared very quickly.) Jewish cakes (Always a big hit) Norwegian kakemenn Peppermint creams Sirupsnipper Serina… Continue reading Previous years’ Christmas recipes
Norwegian Royal Family’s annual Christmas pictures
The annual Christmas photo shoot pictures of the Norwegian royal family were released today: Dagbladet / VG / NRK The Queen and the Crown Princess wore their national costumes for the photo shoot. The King and Queen will celebrate Christmas with Princess Märtha Louise and her family. They will spend it at Kongssetern in Oslo. The Crown… Continue reading Norwegian Royal Family’s annual Christmas pictures
A year with Estelle
How much has Estelle grown in a year? The Swedish royal court has released these quarterly pictures of Princess Estelle. But it wasn’t before I propped these photos in order, with the newest last that I noticed how much she has grown and developed. … Continue reading A year with Estelle
Commercial film for Haakon and Mette-Marit’s foundation
The Crown Princely Couple’s Foundation have created a commercial for their work. Haakon and Mette-Marit share a bit about what projects the foundation works with. The first video is a teaser for the longer film. It’s a beautiful film, and it is good to hear how they’ve considered the options for where they want their… Continue reading Commercial film for Haakon and Mette-Marit’s foundation
Video: Swedish Christmas song
Jussi Björling’s Swedish version of O Holy Night.
Quotation Monday #42
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” ― Charles M. Schulz
3rd Sunday of Advent
Three candles are lit. One more Sunday before Christmas.
Princess Estelle celebrated Lucia day
This morning Estelle made an appearance with her mother on the SVT morning show, celebrating St. Lucia day. Estelle was wearing a santa-themed costume – and got to sit on the Shetland pony, Frossa. The pony was a wedding banns gift to her parents back in 2010. For screen shots check out this article from… Continue reading Princess Estelle celebrated Lucia day