Denmark

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. Chaplain-in-Ordinary, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen will conduct the service will assistance from Frederikskirken’s Minister…
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Crown Prince Frederik represents his mother at the consecration of new Bishop

As he continues to act as regent following his mother’s recent back surgery, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark attended the consecration of a new bishop.  On Palm Sunday, 2 April, the heir to the Danish throne travelled to Odense, west of Copenhagen, to watch as Mads Davidsen was made a Bishop for the Diocese of Funen.  The service took place in Odense’s Cathedral, and the Crown Prince…
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Denmark

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

Denmark's Royal Court reveals when Queen Margrethe hopes to return to duty after surgery

Queen Margrethe of Denmark expects to be able to resume all her constitutional duties by the middle of April, almost two months after extensive back surgery. As plans for her 83rd birthday were announced, the Royal Court in Copenhagen confirmed that the Queen of Denmark hopes to take up all her powers again on the same day. It means that other members of her family will continue to act as…
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Prince Joachim of Denmark confirms move to the United States

Prince Joachim of Denmark and his family are moving to the United States. The prince, sixth in line to the Danish throne, will begin a new job in Washington D.C. in September. Ahead of that, Prince Joachim, along with his wife, Princess Marie, and their two children, Henrik and Athena, will move to the US capital in the summer. Prince Joachim will take up the role of Defence Industry…
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