Denmark

A busy day of political meetings for Queen Margrethe as Denmark waits for a new government

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3rd November 2022
Queen Margrethe has begun the process of forming a new Government for Denmark, following recent elections. The Danish monarch met outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Amalienborg Palace for the traditional summary of electoral results and Parliamentary prospects, before the PM offered the resignation of her government, which was accepted.  However, it seems pretty clear that Ms…
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Denmark

The monarch's role in Denmark

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1st November 2022
The monarch’s role in Denmark is one head of a constitutional monarchy. The Danish Constitution outlines Queen Margrethe’s role: she is the head of state of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence Forces. Though she cannot act independently with regard to politics, all laws are passed in her name and are only legal once she signs—and a cabinet minister countersigns the…
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Denmark

Princess Benedikte undertakes important trip across the pond

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26th October 2022
Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg is best known for supporting her sister, Queen Margrethe of Denmark. However, the Princess has recently travelled on an official visit to the United States to promote issues that she believes are important. Princess Benedikte participated in the Olave Baden-Powell Society Annual Event and board meetings in Cincinnati, Ohio. The…
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Denmark

Prince Christian has private birthday celebration ahead of important year

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18th October 2022
Prince Christian of Denmark celebrated his 17th birthday privately with his family on 15 October. This is the last birthday for the future monarch before he becomes an adult and is able to begin assuming royal roles. His parents, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, have not said what their son’s future plans are. It’s thought the Prince will attend university or…
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