Denmark

New challenges for Danish princes and princesses as Queen Mary reveals her children's school plans

The Danish royal family is already looking to the autumn with King Frederik and Queen Mary announcing the plans of their four children as the new academic year looms. It’s all change for the youngest of their family as Princess Josephine has decided to swap schools. She’ll be heading to Spir Efterskole in a first for her family. Queen Mary faces big change Spir Efterskole is a…
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This unique royal tiara is being given a new life by Queen Mary of Denmark

At a glittering state banquet in Helsinki’s Presidential Palace earlier this year, Queen Mary of Denmark stunned observers when she chose to wear a poetic relic of royal history: a 200‑year‑old gold tiara and accompanying bracelet, both steeped in classical romance and geological intrigue. The delicate gold headband appears to be rather low key at first glance but it contains something…
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Denmark

This royal summer is for sisters and for swans

Three royal sisters have got together for their traditional summer meet up and it couldn’t have looked more idyllic. Queen Margrethe, who ruled Denmark until her abdication in January 2024, welcomed her younger siblings to Graasten castle where the three usually spend the sunshine days together. It’s a very royal gathering all round. Margrethe’s sisters are Anne-Marie, the…
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The historic royal gem that Queen Mary of Denmark doesn't wear but her daughter does

The Danish Royal Family has a strong jewellery collection with Queen Mary showcasing many in recent months. Most gems represented in the treasure trove amassed over the last two centuries. A gem that now belongs to the daughter of Queen Mary Among them is a particularly unique gem with a history that links it to queens – although Queen Mary won’t ever be one of them. The…
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