Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary: their friendships throughout Europe

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13th January 2024
They’re about to become Europe’s newest king and queen, so let’s look at how Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have enjoyed deep friendships with other members of Europe’s reigning royal families. The Scandinavian royals are particularly close: they are known to see each other in between official events and sometimes vacation together. The three heirs, Frederik, Crown…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William presents two very special honours in emotional meeting

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12th January 2024
The Prince of Wales praised a pair of rugby players-turned-Motor Neuron Disease fundraisers as showing people “how you help each other” during a special visit to Leeds, where the duo was given their honours as Commanders of the British Empire. Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield formerly played for the Leeds Rhinos and now devote their time to campaigning for MND after Burrow received a diagnosis…
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The Gloucesters

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit areas affected by flooding

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12th January 2024
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…
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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 Commons The first Frederick reigned for two days short of a decade, but packed…
Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

The modern queen consorts of Denmark

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8th January 2024
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…
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