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The Kings of Denmark called Frederick

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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Spain

Princess Leonor attends Pascua Militar for the first time

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''

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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Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

The reign of an historic monarch, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

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 been born with no succession rights. The Queen of Denmark changed her country and her monarchy forever. Born Margrethe…
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Denmark

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

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…
British Royals

The top five moments from King Charles III's Coronation

It was the royal event of the year: the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May in Westminster Abbey. After a lifetime of service and decades of waiting for the throne, finally, the King was crowned in a glittering ceremony. Though it lacked much of the state and ceremonial pomp from Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in June 1953, it was still a special day steeped in…
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