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The engagement ring presented to a princess as a reminder of the country she left behind

An engagement ring can have a special meaning, and royal engagement rings are no different. When it came time for Prince Joachim of Denmark to propose to his French girlfriend, Marie Cavallier, he did so with a unique engagement ring that he knew would hold a special place in Marie’s heart and his. The Prince chose a gold band with a ruby, diamond and sapphire to present to his future…
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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 and fell in love with the future King of Denmark when he visited her home country, Australia, for the 2000 Olympics. But Mary…
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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.
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Another royal first for Denmark's Prince Christian

Prince Christian of Denmark has marked another first in his young royal life. Now that the future King of Denmark is an adult, the first-ever gala pictures of the Prince have been published. Dennis Stenild, Kongehuset © Taken by Dennis Stenild, Prince Christian is seen in formal wear with the Order of the Elephant he was granted on 15 October by his grandmother, Queen Margrethe. He is…
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Flags fly high for Prince Christian as his birthday becomes an official celebration

All eyes have been on Denmark and Prince Christian as the future king turned 18 and came of age. It was celebrated in many ways. It also became known, in a significant and joyful announcement, Denmark has designated Prince Christian’s birthday as an official flag day, during which the Danish flag will be proudly hoisted at official buildings and ships across the nation. This new…
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