The sun has set across Denmark on the final full day of the reign of Queen Margrethe II.
As evening fell on January 13th 2024, the only monarch that most of the Danish population have ever known was making the final preparations for her abdication.
Margrethe II gives up the throne on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession. By the time the sun sets on that day of history her…
Charles III found out he was King in a simple but heartbreaking way.
The Monarch wasn’t with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, when she died. He had spent a long time with her on the afternoon of her death but had gone out for a walk to allow his sister, Princess…
The sealed letters left by Queen Elizabeth II found after her death
13th January 2024
Queen Elizabeth II left two sealed letters in the final red box of her historic reign. They were found after she had died.
The discovery is described in a new book. ‘Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story’ by Robert Hardman is currently being…
His face smiles from lamp posts and banners around the country he will soon reign while his new role has been discussed endlessly in newspapers and on TV and radio but one tradition has really shown the soon to be King Frederik of Denmark that his reign is imminent. Copenhagen’s most famous patisserie has created a cake in his honour.
The Conditori La Glace in  Skoubogade in the Danish…
Denmark is preparing to say goodbye to the reign of Queen Margrethe II but the wave of tributes pouring in aren’t limited to her own kingdom.
In the heart of her capital, Copenhagen, a particularly poignant tribute has been made to the current longest reigning…
A very significant move will signal the start of the reign of King Frederik X of Denmark.
Immediately after Queen Margrethe has signed the Declaration of Abdication, she will leave the chamber at Christiansborg Palace where the moment of history occurs during a Council of…
With just days to go until Queen Margrethe abdicates the throne of Denmark, emotional tributes are beginning in earnest.
The streets of Copenhagen are filling with posters showing the monarch’s monogram and one simple phrase ‘Tak, Dronning Margrethe”.
First images of these thank yous to a queen were shared to thousands on social media by royal commentator, Wim…
Why Queen Margrethe will be able to step in for her son after he becomes King Frederik X
10th January 2024
Queen Margrethe could, technically, resume control of the royal reins even after her abdication. The Danish Court has announced that Her Majesty will be able to act as regent in place of the soon to be Frederik X after she gives up the throne.
Regencies happen fairly…
The historic carriage which will carry Denmark's queen to her abdication
10th January 2024
Queen Margrethe II will make the final procession of her reign in an historic carriage.
The Queen of Denmark will travel to Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen to sign away her throne in a carriage made to mark another milestone moment in her royal family.
Her Majesty…
Dresses and gowns worn in The Crown up for auction as hundreds of props go under the hammer
10th January 2024
A replica of the Gold State Coach in the world is up for auction – with a price tag starting at £30,000.
The copy of the famous royal carriage is one of the star lots in the sale of props from the hit series The Crown. Hundreds of items used in the making of the six series are going under the hammer after filming of the TV show concluded.
The last part of the epic telling of the reign…
