Features

The colourful tiara that has become the poignant link between a past consort and a future queen

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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…
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Denmark

The path to a throne for Mary, future Queen of Denmark

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31st December 2023
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…
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The Netherlands

Reflections on a reign in the Netherlands in 2023

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30th December 2023
It was a year of celebration and reflections for the Dutch Royal Family. King Willem-Alexander celebrated 10 years on the throne. His heir, Princess Catharina-Amalia, continued her journey onto her future path. Queen Máxima continued her advocacy for financial inclusion, and Princesses Alexia and Ariane hit their own milestones. All in all, a steady year for the Dutch Royal Family, but…
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