Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik takes on a monarch's duty while Queen Margrethe undergoes surgery

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23rd February 2023
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has taken on some monarchical duties while his mother was away with medical issues.Crown Prince Frederik started serving as Queen Margrethe II’s regent on Tuesday, 21 February, while she has been unable to carry out her regular duties. On Wednesday, 22 February, the Crown Prince received several ambassadors while serving as regent. Frederik…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik in secret briefing

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22nd February 2023
It is not every day that secret meetings from royal calendars are made public, but Denmark has made an exeption.Crown Prince Frederik has just been involved a major briefing on important relief work. The meeting with representatives from the Danish Red Cross was not listed on the royal family’s official calendar of events. As a result, the Crown Prince was able to secretly travel to…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe to undergo major surgery

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8th February 2023
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is to undergo major back surgery in the coming weeks.The Danish Royal Household announced that Queen Margrethe, who is 82, will have the operation at the end of February. The procedure will involve a long period of rehabilitation.The surgery will take place at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on February 22nd 2023.In a statement, the court revealed that…
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Queen Margrethe cancels holiday because of health issue

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7th February 2023
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has had to cancel her private holiday due to health issues.The Danish monarch will no longer visit Gausdal, Norway, after having to pull out of the opening of an exhibition at the National Museum in Copenhagen due to back problems.A statement from the Danish Royal Court said: “Her Majesty The Queen has cancelled her private stay in Norway due to problems with…
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