Denmark

The prince who proposed to a future queen with a jewel inspired by an empress

While royal engagement rings are typically impressive based on their size, value, and history, there are some that are more unique than others. Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s engagement ring is particularly special among her peers. The then-Princess Margrethe of Denmark met Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, a French diplomat, in the early 1960s while she was studying at the London School of…
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Denmark

Prince Christian makes solemn oath to honour Danish constitution

Prince Christian of Denmark has taken a solemn oath to protect his country’s constitution. The prince, second in line to the throne, took the pledge just weeks after turning 18 and coming of age. Since reaching his majority, his constitutional role has altered. Now that he has promised to protect the constitution, he can act as regent if required when his grandmother, Queen…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary, a very modern royal

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is one of the busiest royals in Europe with a wide range of issues attracting her support as she continues a packed agenda covering areas such as early years and work against bullying. Her story has been billed as a fairytale after she met…
Denmark

What is the Order of the Elephant?

Prince Christian has debuted his first national order, having been made a Knight of the Order of the Elephant the morning of his 18th birthday. The Order of the Elephant is Denmark’s highest chivalric order and is bestowed entirely at the Sovereign’s discretion. Typically, it is awarded to royalty and foreign heads of state. In the cases of members of the Danish and Norwegian Royal…
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