Royal Christmas Message

Queen Elizabeth II addressed the U.K. and Commonwealth on May 8 for the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day that marks the end of World War II in Europe.

"I speak to you today at the same hour as my father did, exactly 75 years ago," the Queen said. "Never give up, never despair - that was the message of VE Day.

Klaus Iohannis, Romania's president at his second mandate sent a Christmas message on Tuesday to all Romanians, no matter the place they are. "The celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus brings us all closer. So, let's replenish with the joy of being together, united through the profoundness of compassion, solidarity and unselfishness toward the others.

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic on Friday extended her Christmas message to Serbian Patriarch Irenaeus and believers who observe the Julian calendar, wishing that they may spend the holiday in peace and good mood, with their families and friends.

Spain’s King Felipe VI in a Christmas speech on Dec. 24 urged Catalan lawmakers to respect their region’s diversity and avoid another confrontation over independence.

Catholic archbishop of Belgrade sends Christmas message

BELGRADE -- Roman Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Belgrade Stanislav Hocevar has wished all Christian believers a merry forthcoming Christmas.

In his message, he said that life is "sacred" and "no one and no national nor international institutions had the right to trade in it."