Denmark

Mary of Denmark is the perfect winter queen

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7th January 2025
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 Amalienborg Palace to meet the Supreme Court Judges, as well as the Guard House Regiments and Royal Life Guards at Christian…
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Features

What are the Danish New Year 'levees' that bring out the royal family in all their finery?

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3rd January 2025
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have just hosted the first New Year’s banquet of their reign. As January gets under way, they will be hosting multiple New Year’s levees. But while we’re glad to start the New Year with some sparkle, what are these events and why are they held? Levee or banquet: there’s a royal explanationThe New Year’s levees are daytime events…
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Denmark

The symbolism of the room where King Frederik X gave his first New Year's speech

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31st December 2024
King Frederik X of Denmark will give his first New Year’s Eve address as monarch after his mother abdicated in January 2024. Where will he be giving his address from?The Danish court has shared that King Frederik will be giving his speech from the King’s Reception Room at Frederik VII’s Palace at Amalienborg.The King’s Reception Room features murals inspired by Denmark…
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The Netherlands

The biggest fashion surprises of an ultra stylish queen

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30th December 2024
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is never afraid to make a statement with her clothing and it tends to pay off for her. She confidently pulls off structural, bright and bold looks that most people would hesitate to wear and she does it well. In 2024, her daytime looks dominated her wardrobe in the best way.Massimo Dutti Checked Coat and Culottes, The Hague (May 2024)For a visit…
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