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Countess Alexandra attacks decision to remove her sons' princely titles

Countess Alexandra has released a strong statement condemning the decision of her former mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, to remove the princely status of the children and descendants of Prince Joachim. On 28 September, the Danish Royal House issued a statement that said from 1 January 2023, the children of Prince Joachim will lose their princely status and will henceforth be known by the…
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Crown Princess Mary on grief: "Losing someone close to you is one of the most difficult and lonely life-changing events"

Crown Princess Mary spoke movingly about a subject close to her heart via a video message to the first European Grief Conference. The Crown Princess spoke on a topic she knows well and revealed that “grief is probably one of the most trying periods one can go through.” Speaking from New York, Crown Princess Mary touched upon her own dealings with grief: “I know from personal experience…
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Queen Margrethe of Denmark tests positive for Covid after returning from Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning to Fredensborg from the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. Margrethe, who is the last reigning Queen in Europe, has cancelled all of her activities for the remainder of the week while she recovers. A royal spokesperson says the 82-year-old is staying at the Danish Royal Family’s autumn residence…
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Queen Sonja to award Queen Margrethe with a prestigious language prize

Queen Margrethe of Denmark is awarded the Nordic Association’s language prize for her effort to strengthen the Scandinavian language community and she will receive the accolade from her good friend, Queen Sonja of Norway. The prize will be presented in a ceremony in Oslo later in September. Preparations are now being made for a large-scale celebration of the language award…
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