Denmark

Queen Mary has worn one of the most important tiaras in the Danish royal collection for the first time. For the State Banquet held in Oslo at the start of her State Visit to Norway, the Danish queen chose the Pearl Poire tiara, a glittering creation with a regal history. For over half a century, it was synonymous with Mary’s mother-in-law, Margrethe II, who made it the symbol of her…

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is celebrating her first birthday since her abdication. The former monarch, who abdicated on January 14th 2024 after a reign of 52 years, is spending the day privately at Fredensborg Palace. However, she made a brief appearance to greet wellwishers as well as media as she was joined at her home by family for a lunch to mark her big day. Keld Navntoft…

The new Queen of Denmark has chosen a very special image to mark her first birthday since becoming consort. Queen Mary shared a photo from her private album showing her with her beloved father, John Donaldson. The image was taken by her younger son, Prince Vincent, as the family enjoyed time in Australia at the end of 2023, just before Mary found out she was about to become queen. The…