The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have
spent a day viewing the flooded remnants of homes and businesses on
a visit to Gloucestershire. The royal couple, out for their first
joint engagement of the year, visited areas affected by devastating
flooding in Gloucester and Tewkesbury. The widespread flooding saw
evacuations and damage, and the town of Tewkesbury was surrounded
by flood water—10…
The last king of Denmark until now: the Frederick who changed everything
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…
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 Commons The first Frederick reigned for two days
short of a decade, but packed…
In the early days of January 2024, the
woman born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson will become Denmark’s newest
Queen Consort. The brand new Queen Mary will follow in the
footsteps of four unique women who have held the title since the
House of Glücksborg became the rulers of the country in 1863. Here
are those four consorts who are about to be joined by a history
making queen. Louise of…
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…
Margrethe II on future king and queen, Frederik and Mary: ''you are a credit to Denmark''
1st January 2024
As she announced her abdication, Queen
Margrethe II urged the people of Denmark to give their support to
her successor, Frederik, and his wife, Mary, who, from January 14th
2024, will be King and Queen of the country. Margrethe has often
spoken of her pride in the couple and…
The colourful tiara that has become the poignant link between a past consort and a future queen
1st January 2024
On January 14th 2024, Denmark will get a
new king and queen. The reign of Frederik X will give his country
its first queen consort in half a century when his Australian born
wife becomes Queen Mary. And throughout her time as a royal, the
future queen has worn a very special tiara that came to her from
the last woman to hold the role she will now make her own. The
tiara is part of a parure that…
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…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has announced
her reign will end in January 2024. She will abdicate her throne on
January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession. She
became one of the most successful and popular monarchs in her
country’s history, despite having…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has
announced her plans to abdicate at the start of 2024. The Danish
monarch will step aside on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary
of her reign. She will be succeeded by her son who will become
Frederik X of Denmark and at his side will be his wife of 19 years,
Mary. She will be the first Australian born consort of any European
monarchy. We look at the life of a…
