Denmark

Queen Mary follows in the footsteps of several Danish queens

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12th November 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark has visited one of her newest patronages for the first time since inheriting her role from Queen Margrethe. On Monday, Queen Mary visited Diakonissestiftelsen, a welfare organisation that helps to provide care for those at all stages of life, as well as training in healthcare. The new Danish Queen inherited this patronage from Queen Margrethe in 2024…
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Denmark

Queen Mary starts the weekend with a party

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11th November 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark started off her weekend with a party as she attended the University of Copenhagen’s annual celebration.  The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479. Every year, it holds a ceremony that commemorates the event, held in the Ceremonial Hall of…
Features

Poppies and pearls for Remembrance Sunday

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11th November 2024
Remembrance Sunday is an important annual event on the royal calendar, with most working members of the Royal Family attending the ceremony each November. The Princess of Wales was able to attend the ceremony and stood with The Duchess of Edinburgh on the central balcony…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Catherine turns to British designers for Remembrance Sunday

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11th November 2024
As the Princess of Wales is slowly returning to royal duties after undergoing treatment for cancer, she has been largely limiting the number of engagements that she is attending. She was at both the 2024 Festival of Remembrance on Saturday and the Remembrance Sunday service the following day and turned to two of her trusted British fashion houses.  The Princess chose the Black Flared Wool Coat…
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde celebrate Olympic and Paralympic stars

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8th November 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium hosted Belgian Olympians and Paralympians this week at a special event marking the games. The Belgian King and Queen welcomed Belgian athletes to the Palace of Laeken to celebrate their accomplishments.  Many athletes chose to wear striking satin suits in red or yellow with others in black suits, echoing the colours of their country’s…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit returns from sick leave amid family stress

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7th November 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway joined her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, for an engagement following an extended sick leave.  Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted a dinner at their residence, Skaugum. The theme of the evening was youth mental health.  In addition to being joined by the Council for Mental Health, the royal couple was joined by 22 individuals…
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