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The special Scandinavian Christmas celebration in memory of a saint

The 13th of December is St. Lucia’s Day, traditionally celebrated in the holiday season. While it is a less popular holiday in the United Kingdom and North America, it is still widely celebrated in Scandinavia and Northern Italy. Like many other Scandinavian families, the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian royal families all observe St. Lucia’s Day in December. St. Lucia’s Day (also…
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The royal guest list for Prince Christian's 18th birthday celebrations

Prince Christian of Denmark will turn 18 on 15 October, with celebrations in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. All of the Danish Royal Family will be in attendance to mark the heir to the throne’s big day. Margrethe’s sister, Princess Benedikte of of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece will also attend. It’s thought some of their children will also…
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Princess Josephine to start new school

Princess Josephine of Denmark is set to enrol in a new school. The Princess will begin Year 6 at Kildegård Privatskole when the new school year starts next week. The 12-year-old “will begin at her new school in the coming week and looks forward to the further…
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Queen Margrethe reveals holiday plans abroad

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled her holiday plans abroad. The Queen has had a hectic few months undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace, which she usually resides at in the summer. Recent photos have also shown that she has had royal guests, including her sister Princess Benedikte. The Danish Royal…
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No royal allowance for Prince Christian when he turns 18

Prince Christian of Denmark will not receive a royal allowance when he turns 18 in October. The Danish Royal House has announced that the future monarch will not receive an allowance until he is 21 unless his father ascends to the throne before that. This decision was made with the Prime Minister’s Office. The Royal House also stressed that the Prince would not be expected to…
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