Denmark

Denmark's Royal Court reveals when Queen Margrethe hopes to return to duty after surgery

Queen Margrethe of Denmark expects to be able to resume all her constitutional duties by the middle of April, almost two months after extensive back surgery.As plans for her 83rd birthday were announced, the Royal Court in Copenhagen confirmed that the Queen of Denmark hopes to take up all her powers again on the same day.It means that other members of her family will continue to act as…
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The spectacular robe that King Charles will wear after his Coronation - the Robe of Estate

The Coronation of King Charles will see the Monarch wear two crowns and two spectacular velvet robes. While Charles III will begin the ceremony in the Robe of State, he will leave Westminster Abbey as a crowned King and wearing a sumptuous Robe of Estate.There might be just one letter separating them in the anthology of coronations but there are major differences between these two robes. Both…
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What is the Robe of State?

As well as wearing several crowns at his Coronation (well, this is a once only event after all), King Charles will also be clothed in a variety of robes. The first out of the royal wardrobe will be the Robe of State and while The King won’t wear it for the whole of the ceremony, it won’t be the only time this special garment is used during his reign.The Robe of State is worn by the Monarch…
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Prince Joachim of Denmark confirms move to the United States

Prince Joachim of Denmark and his family are moving to the United States.The prince, sixth in line to the Danish throne, will begin a new job in Washington D.C. in September.Ahead of that, Prince Joachim, along with his wife, Princess Marie, and their two children, Henrik and Athena, will move to the US capital in the summer.Prince Joachim will take up the role of Defence Industry…
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