Denmark

Margrethe II: Queen of Denmark for 50 years

Margrethe II has now ruled Denmark for 50 years. The Danish Monarch marks her Golden Jubilee today, January 14th 2022. Her reign, only the second time a woman has ruled Denmark, has been popular and successful and marked by modernisation of the monarchy. Her Majesty takes as her motto ”God’s help, the love of The People, Denmark’s strength.” Margrethe Alexandrine…
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DenmarkFeatures

The death of Frederik IX, King of Denmark

As 2021 wound to an end, the Danish Royal Family shared a rather poignant video. Amidst the official social media posts marking Queen Margrethe’s traditional New Year speech was a once familiar face, that of her father, King Frederik IX. As well as her own message, Margrethe shared a video of her father’s final New Year’s address which had been given exactly fifty years…
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British Royals

How to attend Trooping the Colour, a much anticipated highlight of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

First details of how to apply for tickets for this year’s Trooping the Colour have been revealed. The ballot for seats at the event will open on January 17th 2022. Over 1200 officers and hundreds of horses will take part in Trooping the Colour on June 2nd 2022 with the parade starting the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Sovereign’s Birthday Parade is taking place…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's Canopy makes its mark as tens of thousands of trees are planted for the Platinum Jubilee

Over 60,000 trees have already been planted to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Thousands of people have already taken up the challenges to ”plant a tree for the Jubilee’ just two months into the season. Community groups, organisations and schools have been at the forefront of the initiative. The Queen’s Green Canopy aims to provide a lasting legacy to celebrate the…
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