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The tiara from a coronation that is the signature jewel of a queen who will never be crowned

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12th 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…
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Who will attend Denmark's day of history as the throne passes to a new monarch?

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12th January 2024
When King Frederik X is proclaimed King of Denmark on January 14th 2024, it will be a decidedly more simple affair than the coronation of King Charles III last year at Westminster Abbey. However, the apparently simple schedule belies a moment of great history and it will be attended by significant members of his royal family. Queen Margrethe Of course, Queen Margrethe will be in…
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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 a lot into those nine years and 363 days. He was a Catholic king—the last, in fact, before Lutheranism became the…
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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…
Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

Margrethe II on future king and queen, Frederik and Mary: ''you are a credit to Denmark''

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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 her confidence in them to continue the monarchy and the responsibilities that come with it. At his 50th birthday gala…
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