Denmark

Danish Royal Family appear outside Amalienborg Palace to thank people for their tributes

Members of the Danish Royal Family appeared outside of Amalienborg Palace on Thursday morning to thank people for the tributes left to Prince Henrik. Those who made an appearance in the courtyard just a day after Prince Henrik died were Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary, their children, Prince Joachim and his family. The royals took the opportunity to look at the flowers and…
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Vladimir Putin sends message of condolence to Queen Margrethe of Denmark

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has sent a message of condolence to Queen Margrethe of Denmark following the death of her husband late last night. In a message to The Queen, President Putin said: “Please accept our deepest condolences over the death of your husband, Prince Henrik. I sincerely share your sorrow. “I wish you and all members of the Danish royal family…
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President Macron, Prince of Andorra, sends condolences to Danish Royal Family

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has sent his condolences to the Danish Royal Family following the death of Queen Margrethe’s husband, Prince Henrik. The Danish Prince’s native home is France and he used to spend lots of time there, especially in the summer. President Macron, who is also the Co-Prince of Andorra, said that Henrik promoted “the long and unalterable…
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Prince Henrik of Denmark dies at the age of 83

It was announced by the Royal Danish House on Wednesday that His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark has died at the age of 83. He was the husband of Queen Margrethe and father to Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim. The Royal Danish House said in a statement…
Denmark

Prince Henrik - a look back at his life

Henri Marie Jean André de Laborde de Monpezat was born on 11 June 1934 in Talence, Gironde, France, to Count André de Laborde de Monpezat and Countess Renée de Monpezat, née Doursennot. Henri, as he was then known, spent his first five years in Vietnam while his father was employed there. He was educated privately at home until 1947 before enrolling at the Jesuit boarding school in…
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