Denmark

Crown Princess Mary set to return home on important green business

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is set to return home during an official visit that will take her, among other places, to her native Australia.  On Friday, 14 April, the Danish Royal Court announced that Crown Princess Mary would visit Vanuatu, Fiji and Australia at the end of the month accompanied by the Danish Minister of Development, Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Dan…
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Count Henrik's Confirmation date revealed

Denmark’s Royal Court has announced the date of Count Henrik’s Confirmation. Count Henrik, who until January of this year held the title of Prince of Denmark, will be Confirmed at 11 am on 18 May at Frederikskirken – The Danish Church in Paris.
Denmark

Queen Margrethe's back surgery prevents her from attending King Charles's Coronation

Queen Margrethe of Denmark is unable to attend the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May due to recovery from her extensive back surgery that took place earlier this year. The Danish Royal Court has told the Danish media that the Queen will not attend due to her ongoing rehabilitation from her back operation. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will attend on behalf of the Danish…
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The line of succession to the Danish throne

The Danish line of succession is relatively short compared to its British counterpart, with only 11 royals eligible to inherit the throne. The current laws that govern succession were adopted in 1953 and is limited to the descendants of King Christian X. Since 2009, Denmark abides by absolute primogeniture. An heir to the throne will lose their place in the line of succession by not getting…
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Prince Joachim is "proud" of crucial new defence appointment

Prince Joachim has undertaken a new role in his defence and diplomatic career, and has spoken about his pride in performing it.  On 17th March, the Danish Royal Household announced that Queen Margrethe’s second son would be appointed defence industry attaché at the Danish Embassy in Washington DC, where he would also cover Canada.  About this new role, the Prince said: “I am proud…
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