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Portraits of a prince on the brink of adulthood

As the Danish Royal Family prepares for a future king to reach his majority, brand new photos have been shared to mark the occasion. Prince Christian, eldest child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, turns 18 in October and a series of new portraits of the second in line to the throne have been released as fresh details of events marking his milestone were announced. Franne…
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The unique golden tiara that is a favourite of a stylish queen

Only Queen Margrethe could sport one of the most unusual tiaras in existence: the Golden Poppies tiara. Designed in 1976 by Arje Griegst, Queen Margrethe was only four years into her reign when she started wearing the Golden Poppies. It was the Queen’s own commission and creative inspiration that led to the tiara’s creation. The golden poppies are framed around her head by delicate stems…
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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…
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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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Queen Margrethe's eldest grandchild to exchange Denmark for Australia

Another member of the Danish royal family is moving far away from home. Queen Margreth’s eldest grandchild, Count Nikolai, has revealed he plans to live in Australia. Prince Joachim’s eldest son currently studies at Copenhagen Business School together with his girlfriend, Benedikte Thoustrup. Now the couple have said that they are going to study abroad and are planning to move to…
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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…
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No royal allowance for Prince Christian when he turns 18

Prince Christian of Denmark will not receive a royal allowance when he turns 18 in October. The Danish Royal House has announced that the future monarch will not receive an allowance until he is 21 unless his father ascends to the throne before that. This decision was made with the Prime Minister’s Office. The Royal House also stressed that the Prince would not be expected to…
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