Denmark

Queen Mary of Denmark is pulling another jewel surprise with a tiara like no other

Queen Mary of Denmark has pulled another jewel surprise by bringing back a tiara that first made an impression over 200 years ago. Visitors to the home of Denmark’s crown jewels will soon be able to see a set that’s made, partially, of lava. The unusual gem is accompanied by a necklace, two bracelets, a brooch and a pair of earrings all made of the same material. The Lava…
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European Royals

Could this king end up buying back his mother's jewels? One expert claims there is royal fury over their sale

A royal expert has claimed that a king could consider bidding for an historic set of sapphires that once belonged to his mother after they appeared at auction. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is being talked about as a possible buyer of a demi parure of sapphires and diamonds that were once the property of his mother, Princess Sybilla. The gems appeared in the catalogue of a sale called Royal…
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European Royals

Prince Alois exercises controversial veto for first time to abruptly halt abortion law reform

Liechtenstein’s hereditary Prince Alois has blocked proposed changes to the country’s abortion laws, bringing a parliamentary effort to liberalise access to terminations to an abrupt halt. The decision marks the first time during his reign as regent that Alois has formally exercised his veto against legislation, despite the reform having received parliamentary approval following a public…
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Denmark

King Frederik finds himself barred from his seat in Denmark's parliament and laughs it off with Queen Mary

King Frederik of Denmark found himself barred from his seat as he headed to his country’s parliament. The King of Denmark was at parliament for its official opening for this year. He was accompanied by his wife, Queen Mary, and his aunt, Princess Benedikte. However, as all three entered the balcony, where Denmark’s royals traditionally sit for the opening, Frederik X found he was…
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