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Prince Joachim talks about his father's decision to be buried without Queen Margrethe

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5th August 2017
On Thursday, the Danish Royal Court confirmed that Prince Henrik, the husband of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, does not wish to be buried in Roskilde Cathedral. Roskilde Cathedral is the traditional burial site of the Kings and Queens of Denmark. Today, the couple’s younger son, His Royal Highness Prince Joachim of Denmark, answered some questions about this announcement that has received…
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Prince Nikolai gets driver’s licence

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20th July 2017
His Highness Prince Nikolai of Denmark has gotten his driver’s licence. The news was revealed by the Danish newspaper Billed Bladet on Tuesday after the Royal Danish House confirmed the information to the publication. Nikolai, the older son of Prince Joachim and his ex-wife Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, recently passed his driving test; the Prince has been studying for his licence for…
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Prince Henrik of Denmark discharged from hospital

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19th July 2017
Prince Henrik of Denmark has been discharged from hospital six days after he was admitted to treat an infection in his leg. The 83-year-old was assisted by hospital staff as he left the building, saying: “It’s going slowly, but I’m doing well.” Prince…
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Prince Henrik of Denmark undergoes surgery

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17th July 2017
Prince Henrik of Denmark has undergone surgery on his right pelvis after being admitted to hospital last week. The 83-year-old had the operation due to an obstruction in his veins and is now recovering at Aarhus University Hospital in Skejby. In a statement, the Danish…
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Meet Grace, the new royal dog of Denmark

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3rd July 2017
The Royal Family of Denmark has welcomed a new addition to the Royal Household in the form of a border collie puppy. Grace, Denmark’s new four-legged friend, arrived at Gråsten Castle on Saturday where Crown Princess Mary snapped a photo of her and uploaded it to Instagram. I går sagde Kronprinsfamilien velkommen til deres nye hund Grace på Gråsten Slot. Grace er en border collie og…
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Scandinavian monarchs celebrate Finland's 100th anniversary

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2nd June 2017
On Thursday, Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden participated in the celebrations of Finland’s 100th anniversary as an independent nation in Helsinki, Finland. The Danish and Norwegian guests travelled on their royal yachts, “Norge” and…
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