Denmark

Queen Margrethe releases statement following the death of her husband

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21st February 2018
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has released a statement following the death of her husband, Prince Henrik, in which she thanks people for their sympathies. In the statement, Her Majesty talks about how moving the occasion has been, and how the well-wishes of the Danish people have been thankfully received. In full, The Queen said: “For me and my family, it has been deeply moving to experience…
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The Yorks

Princess Beatrice receives her own listing in the Court Circular

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20th February 2018
For the first time, Princess Beatrice has received a separate listing in the Court Circular (CC) as published in The Times of London. In the listing, it states: “Princess Beatrice of York this evening [Monday] attended a Commonwealth Fashion Exchange Reception at Buckingham Palace.” Previously, the seventh-in-line to the throne only appeared in the Court Circular under another…
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Denmark

A courageous Queen Margrethe watches her husband's coffin arrive at its final destination

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16th February 2018
A courageous Queen Margrethe appeared in public on Friday evening to watch her husband’s coffin be transported to church despite being in mourning. Her Majesty and members of her family travelled behind Prince Henrik’s hearse as it was transported to Christiansborg Slotskirke Church from Amalienborg Palace. The Queen was pictured standing alone on the street watching her husband be…
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Prince Henrik’s body leaves Fredensborg Palace

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15th February 2018
Prince Henrik’s body was moved from Fredensborg Palace to Amalienborg on Thursday morning where he will lie overnight. Prince Henrik’s body left Fredensborg. The cortège was followed by The Queen and the Royal Family on it’s way to Amalienborg. #Denmark…
Denmark

Vladimir Putin sends message of condolence to Queen Margrethe of Denmark

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14th February 2018
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has sent a message of condolence to Queen Margrethe of Denmark following the death of her husband late last night. In a message to The Queen, President Putin said: “Please accept our deepest condolences over the death of your husband, Prince Henrik. I sincerely share your sorrow. “I wish you and all members of the Danish royal family…
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