Denmark

The golden tiara that marked a Ruby Jubilee

Queen Margrethe received a special tiara to mark her Ruby Jubilee in 2012, a golden gift from the people of Greenland. The Naasut Tiara (Naasut is the Greenlandic word for ‘flowers’) is created of golden floral elements with diamonds featured as well. Queen Margrethe was presented with the Naasut Tiara by the Inatsisartut (or Parliament) of Greenland at an official ceremony in the summer…
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Queen Margrethe reveals holiday plans abroad

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled her holiday plans abroad. The Queen has had a hectic few months undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace, which she usually resides at in the…
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IN PHOTOS: Denmark's longest-reigning monarch

Queen Margrethe has made history in Denmark. She is the longest-reigning monarch in Denmark’s history, reigning for 51 years, six months and four days. To honour her achievement, the Danish Royal House released new images taken of the Queen aboard the royal yacht Dannebrog this month. Queen Margrethe surpassed King Christian IV as the country’s longest-reigning monarch; he…
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A special tradition observed as Queen Margrethe bids farewell to King Harald and Queen Sonja

One of the most peculiar and less known traditions was observed at the end of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s official visit to Denmark. On Sunday, 18 June, before the monarchs boarded the Royal Yacht Norge to return to Oslo, they signed one of the windows at Fredensborg Palace. This is not an innovation brought on by Queen Margrethe but rather a tradition that dates back more…
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Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Vincent share their journey to the Royal Run

The Crown Prince’s family in Denmark spent the weekend getting ready for the Royal Run on Monday. They took to social media on Sunday to show their preparations. Crown Prince Frederik and his youngest son, Prince Vincent, shared an Instagram Reel on the Danish Royal Family’s account ahead of the run. Set to a-ha’s “Take On Me,” Frederik and Vincent laced up their running…
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