Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik visits top Danish military force

Crown Prince Frederik made a trip to Camp Valdemar military base in Latvia, where he met with Danish troops stationed in the area. On 19th April, the heir to the Danish throne arrived in the Baltic nation to meet some of the 800 soldiers stationed there as part of the NATO border defense force.  His Royal Highness was firstly given a tour of Camp Valdemar, during which he had an…
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Crown Prince Frederik shows off medal for Royal Run

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark revealed the design for this year’s Royal Run medals, and they’re sustainable. In an Instagram post shared to the Danish Royal Family’s official account, the Crown Prince holds a medal in his hand—a white base with the words…
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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