Denmark

President Macron, Prince of Andorra, sends condolences to Danish Royal Family

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14th February 2018
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has sent his condolences to the Danish Royal Family following the death of Queen Margrethe’s husband, Prince Henrik. The Danish Prince’s native home is France and he used to spend lots of time there, especially in the summer. President Macron, who is also the Co-Prince of Andorra, said that Henrik promoted “the long and unalterable…
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State & Ceremonial

Sarah Clarke is officially invested as the first female Black Rod by The Queen at Buckingham Palace

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13th February 2018
The Queen held a private audience with Sarah Clarke at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday where she was officially invested as the first female Usher of the Black Rod. At the meeting, Her Majesty presented Ms Clarke with her ebony Black Rod and the chain of office. She is the first woman to hold the post of Black Rod in the House of Lords in the 650-year history of the role. Ms Clark is now tasked with…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe's engagements cancelled following husband's worsening health

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11th February 2018
Queen Margrethe has cancelled her planned official engagement on Monday following the deterioration of her husband, Prince Henrik. Her Majesty was due to visit Sankt Lukas Hospice in Copenhagen to celebrate the organisation’s 25th anniversary. The cancellation of her visit is a worrying sign and signifies her husband is severely unwell. The Royal Danish House said in a statement on Friday…
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The Sussexes

Loathsome petition launched to bar Meghan Markle from having a role in The Royal Family

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8th February 2018
A petition has been launched urging Theresa May to bar Meghan Markle from having an official role or title when she marries into The Royal Family later this year. The petition, which contains questionable undertones, has gathered 3,000 signatures. [commentary] Opinion by Royal Central’s Editor, Charlie Proctor The petition states that Meghan Markle isn’t suitable to become a member of…
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