Denmark

The Rose Stone tiara makes its debut at State Banquet in Copenhagen

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7th December 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark wore a brand new tiara that she worked with jewellers to create from existing pieces in the Danish Crown Jewels. The Danish queen wore the Rose Stone Tiara, a bandeau made of rose-cut diamonds, for the State Banquet given in honour of the President of Egypt. Along with King Frederik, she welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Farrah el-Sisi for a State Visit on December 6th…
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Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome Egyptian President for State Visit

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6th December 2024
This has been a busy week for State Visits with the third getting under way. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have welcomed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt to Copenhagen. The President of Egypt arrived on Thursday evening; however, the Danish King and Queen formally welcomed him on Friday morning.  He arrived at Christian VII’s Palace at Amalienborg Palace where they…
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FeaturesRoyal Christmas

A Christmas speech of pride and joy

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5th December 2024
In this season of Advent, Royal Central is looking at different royal Christmas Broadcasts from the last century in the lead up to Christmas. While many broadcasts have had to acknowledge difficult events, some were focused on the positive. Queen Elizabeth II’s 2012 Christmas Day address was one of the most joyful in her reign. Not only did London host the 2012 Olympic Games in July, Queen…
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Belgium

Sparkle in Belgium as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcome Oman's Sultan on State Visit

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4th December 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on a State Visit. The Belgian queen brought needed glamour with several sentimental jewels for the State Banquet.  Queen Mathilde wore a burgundy coat and dress with a coordinating hat and pumps to welcome the Sultan. She also chose her Lady Dior handbag in bordeaux, a bag that she first carried…
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