Politicians in Denmark are writing up plans which appear to limit the number of Queen Margrethe’s grandchildren who receive an annual salary from the state.
With eight royal grandchildren, It has been said that the number who should qualify for a salary paid by the taxpayers should be cut.
Crown Prince Frederik’s eldest son, Prince Christian, will still receive an annual salary as he…
Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, recently spoke with Danish newspaper BT about her quick divorce from second husband Martin Jørgensen revealing he was not her true love.
“I was quick and confident in my decision. I have not wavered. When it was taken, I was ready to…
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark was among the speakers at the Opening Ceremony of the Women Deliver Conference in Copenhagen yesterday.
The Crown Princess spoke about how she was inspired to take up the cause of women’s rights seven years ago, when someone from Chad…
Over the next several weeks, I want to write about of some of the lesser talked about royals in Europe for a series entitled “Who Is?”. One such royal is Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat.
Marie was born Marie Agathe Odile Cavallier on 6 February 1976 in Paris, France, to Alain Cavallier and Françoise Grassiot. She has four half-brothers. Her two…
Prince Henrik gives up ‘Prince Consort’ Title as Part of Retirement
17th April 2016
Prince Henrik, consort of Danish Queen Margrethe II, has given up his title of ‘Prince Consort’ or ‘Prinsgemal’ as part of his retirement. It was at first not officially announced but he was listed on his biography page of the Danish Royal…
Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark will start a controversial tour of Saudi Arabia today (Sunday) where they will participate in a Danish business promotional campaign in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyad. They will then travel to Qatar’s capital, Doha on…
The spotlight of late has primarily focused on Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday celebration to occur this April. And why shouldn’t it? It isn’t something to be taken lightly, with an ongoing reign stretching over 60 years, and the fact that Her Majesty is still actively carrying out her Royal duties at 90-years-old.
She isn’t the only Monarch who has a birthday coming up…
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced during her traditional New Year’s speech that her 81-year-old husband’ Prince Henrik’ is to retire from most official duties.
He will take part in the New Year’s reception on Friday but he will not be…
Denmark’s ten year old Prince Christian, who is second in line to the throne, has reportedly been saved from drowning after he went swimming in Australia’s Gold Coast last week.
A Gold Coast lifeguard is the person who courageously saved the Prince after he was swept…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and her husband, Prince Henrik, have embarked upon a historic State Visit to Indonesia, to mark 65 years of diplomatic relations and to strengthen the ties between the two nations.
The Queen and Prince Consort arrived in Indonesia earlier today and spent the day attending informal events ahead of their formal schedule, which is due to start tomorrow morning with a…
