Denmark

Denmark's 'missing' prince back on royal duty

Although Prince Joachim of Denmark now spends the majority of his time abroad, he is back in Denmark carrying out official duties. Prince Joachim attended the New Year’s Gala on 1 January, the first of his elder brother’s reign. He has remained in Denmark this week for engagements.  In his role as Patron of Denmark’s Veterans, His Royal Highness met with National Chairman…
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Queen Letizia chooses historic jewels that she rarely wears for one of the biggest days in Spain's royal year

Queen Letizia chose an historic set of jewels for the first big event in Spain’s royal year and an event that was also very personal for her. Along with King Felipe and Princess Leonor, Queen Letizia attended the Pascua Militar, the solemn event held every January 6th, in Madrid. It has historic roots as the first was held by King Carlos III of Spain to mark Spanish troops driving British…
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Denmark

Mary of Denmark is the perfect winter queen

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are hosting the first New Year’s levees of their reign. And as she welcomed hundreds of guests on a cold, Epiphany morning, Denmark’s consort was the ultimate winter queen. The King and Queen of Denmark hosted a levee at…
British Royals

The secrets of the stunning engagement ring of Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh

The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement ring is a striking and classic gem that was created by a favourite jeweller and with a love message hidden in its stones. When Prince Edward announced his engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones on January 6th 1999, the engagement ring was front and centre.  Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones announced their engagement on January 6th 1999(ITV still/ fair…
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Diamond flowers and crown jewels for a queen - Denmark just set the 2025 tiara standard at high

The Danish Royal Family celebrated one of the most important events on their royal calendar on New Year’s Day with a glittering gala which means they start every January decked in diamonds and with plenty of sparkle. Held on 1 January each year, the Danish monarch welcomes the government, the speaker, the royal court, and Danish diplomats to Amalienborg Palace for a formal dinner. And the…
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