Denmark

Queen Margrethe gets her New Year's drink order in early

The Danish Royal Family has been sharing behind the scenes peeks of their holiday celebrations on social media as they always do. This week they have started to highlight some of the preparations that go into the New Year’s Levee. The court staff have started moving the Rosenborg Wine that will be used on 1 January when Queen Margrethe will host a levee for the government. Each year…
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Denmark

A big family Christmas for Queen Margrethe this year - with one major tradition

The Danish Royal Family are some of the most open when it comes to details on how they celebrate the Christmas holidays. Ahead of the festive season, they always send out a press release about their Christmas plans. The Danish royals spend the holiday at Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus. It has been the tradition since Queen Margrethe took the throne in 1972 and the family will stick to it in…
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Denmark

The prince who proposed to a future queen with a jewel inspired by an empress

While royal engagement rings are typically impressive based on their size, value, and history, there are some that are more unique than others. Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s engagement ring is particularly special among her peers. The then-Princess Margrethe of Denmark met Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, a French diplomat, in the early 1960s while she was studying at the London School of…
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Denmark

Prince Christian makes solemn oath to honour Danish constitution

Prince Christian of Denmark has taken a solemn oath to protect his country’s constitution. The prince, second in line to the throne, took the pledge just weeks after turning 18 and coming of age. Since reaching his majority, his constitutional role has altered. Now that he has promised to protect the constitution, he can act as regent if required when his grandmother, Queen…
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