Denmark

What is a royal motto and why does Frederik X need one?

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12th January 2024
Fifty-two years ago, a grieving daughter stood on the balcony at Christiansborg, stepping into her destiny as Denmark’s first modern queen.There, she partook in a tradition dating back 500 years: she announced her royal motto: “Guds hjælp, folkets kærlighed, Danmarks styrke,” which translates to “God’s help, the people’s love, Denmark’s strength.”A royal motto…
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Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

The last king of Denmark until now: the Frederick who changed everything

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9th January 2024
Denmark hasn’t had a king for over half a century. However, in 2024, all that will change as Margrethe II abdicates and her throne passes to her son who becomes Frederik X. He shares his name with the last man to reign – his grandfather, Frederick IX. And it’s thanks to his groundbreaking granddad that the throne passes to him at all. Denmark’s last king of the 20th century…
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Features

The Kings of Denmark called Frederick

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9th January 2024
With the accession of King Frederik X on January 14 2024, we take a look at the King Fredericks of Denmark.Frederick I (1523-1533)Attributed to Jacob Binck, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsThe first Frederick reigned for two days short of a decade, but packed…
Spain

Princess Leonor attends Pascua Militar for the first time

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7th January 2024
The Princess of Asturias marked another milestone over the weekend: attending her first Pascua Militar alongside her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia.The traditional military event—which translates to ‘Military Easter’ in English—marks the solemn beginning of the military’s new year and is attended annually by the King and Queen.It coincides with the…
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Norway

King Harald talks of 'defiant hope' in New Year's Eve speech

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31st December 2023
King Harald shared a message of hope heading into 2024 in his annual New Year’s Eve speech.“Tonight I want to encourage you to light candles,” the King said. “A light for all who suffer in wars and conflicts. A light for people we miss. And a light for hope.”Speaking from the Royal Palace in Oslo, King Harald said that for us to have hope, we have to think of ourselves as a…
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