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Queen Margrethe praises unwavering devotion of The Queen as Platinum Jubilee begins

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2nd June 2022
Queen Margrethe has sent The Queen a message of congratulations as Platinum Jubilee kicks off, praising her as an “unfaltering presence and a pillar of strength.” In her message, released earlier this morning, Queen Margrethe writes: “Please accept my warmest congratulations on your Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of reign, service and unwavering devotion to the people of the United…
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Denmark

Princess Benedikte visits Special Olympics Sports Festival

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25th May 2022
Princess Benedikte of Denmark has attended the Special Olympics Sports Festival in the Danish city of Kolding for its closing ceremony. Upon arrival, the Princess was given a tour of the areas that have been used during this year’s festival. A large selection of participants had turned up to welcome her, and Princess Benedikte took time to greet and talk to the participants. Princess…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe celebrates major anniversary for important royal residence

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19th May 2022
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has marked the 300th anniversary of Fredensborg Palace – an anniversary close to the Queen’s heart. The anniversary was celebrated on 17 May in a large event arranged by the Fredensborg municipality, where the home is located. Several hundred turned up to join the celebration with the Queen. School children and music corps from the local community took…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe's Science Prize awarded

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13th May 2022
Peter Lodahl, professor of quantum physics and quantum technology at the Niels Bohr Institute, has worked his entire life to research on in experimental quantum optics. This week he received his grandest award so far when Queen Margrethe II of Denmark awarded him with her…
Denmark

Crown Princess Mary visits namesake research centre

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13th May 2022
Crown Princess Mary paid a visit to her eponymous research centre at the University of Copenhagen on Wednesday. The royal met with researchers at the centre and learned about how the centre’s work focuses on building “an interdisciplinary knowledge environment, which…
Denmark

Scandal at Prince Christian's school could be debated in Denmark's parliament  

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11th May 2022
The Prime Minister of Denmark has called for a debate in parliament over allegations of bullying at one of the country’s top schools, currently being attended by Prince Christian. The problems at Herlufsholm were exposed in a documentary on Danish TV2 which revealed allegations of bullying and harassment. Following the documentary, the school’s principal was fired. The school…
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