European Royals

Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands send messages to King Frederik and Queen Mary

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14th January 2024
Congratulatory messages continue to flood in for King Frederik X and Queen Mary as they celebrate their accession today. In addition to messages from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Harald of Norway and King Charles III of the United Kingdom, the royal houses of the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain have now released public messages to the new Danish king and queen, and to out-going Queen…
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Denmark

"United, bound, to the Kingdom of Denmark” - King Frederik X's royal motto

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14th January 2024
King Frederik X promised to be “a gathering king of tomorrow” in his accession speech. Speaking from the balcony at Christiansborg Palace moments after his proclamation, King Frederik paid tribute to his mother and vowed to give his all to Denmark. Reflecting on the historic reign of Queen Margrethe, the King said that “For half a century, she has kept track of the times with our…
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Denmark

King Frederik X ascends throne

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14th January 2024
King Frederik X now reigns over Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Moments ago, Queen Margrethe signed the declaration of abdication in a special Council of State. King Frederik X has now succeeded his mother on the throne after a 52-year reign. The change in…
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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