Denmark

The Poignant story behind the Christmas campaign close to Crown Princess Mary's heart

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31st October 2021
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will be completing one of her first holiday traditions of the 2021 festive season this week. She will be launching the 2021 Christmas stamp, a philanthropic tradition that dates back over 110 years.Each year, the Christmas Stamp Foundation commissions and sells a specially designed Christmas stamp to raise money for children in need. The funds raised go to…
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Why do Europe's monarchs receive letters of credentials from new ambassadors?

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10th October 2021
While many monarchical traditions have been lost or evolved throughout the centuries, there are some that still remain in place today. Ambassadors are still given diplomatic papers by their head of state to be presented to the receiving head of state. These letters play an essential role in the ceremony of diplomatic audiences. Ambassador-designates to the United Kingdom are given two copies…
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British RoyalsThe Gloucesters

Puppy Love for The Duke of Gloucester

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28th September 2021
As the Royal Family returns to a regular schedule of engagements, The Duke of Gloucester visited some new four-legged friends to begin the week. He stopped by a new Canine Partners location to celebrate the new location’s opening, including the Bradbury Kennels.Prince Richard visited the new Canine Partners facilities in Surrey to mark its official opening. After touring the new…
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Thousands of Prince Albert's Papers Online for the First Time

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23rd September 2021
Prince Albert’s legacy can be seen across the UK and across the Commonwealth. His name and likeness can be found in museums, towns, and geographical features. He helped to establish several different societies that still exist to this day. The Royal Collection has made over 5,000 of Prince Albert’s papers available on the Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy website. Prince Albert…
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