Denmark

A solemn start to Queen Margrethe's Golden Jubilee

The Queen of Denmark has begun her Golden Jubilee by attending a solemn meeting of the State Council. Margrethe II was joined by her son and heir, Crown Prince Frederik, for the meeting at Christiansborg Palace. The meeting was limited to just five ministers owing to the current restrictions for the coronavirus pandemic. Leading the politicians was Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette…
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Who is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark?

Today, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates 50 years on the Danish throne. Let’s take a look back at the life of Denmark’s colourful queen. Born Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid on 16 April 1940, Margrethe was the first child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid – later King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid. She was followed by two sisters: Princess Benedikte in…
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Denmark

Margrethe II: Queen of Denmark for 50 years

Margrethe II has now ruled Denmark for 50 years. The Danish Monarch marks her Golden Jubilee today, January 14th 2022. Her reign, only the second time a woman has ruled Denmark, has been popular and successful and marked by modernisation of the monarchy. Her Majesty…
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The death of Frederik IX, King of Denmark

As 2021 wound to an end, the Danish Royal Family shared a rather poignant video. Amidst the official social media posts marking Queen Margrethe’s traditional New Year speech was a once familiar face, that of her father, King Frederik IX. As well as her own message, Margrethe shared a video of her father’s final New Year’s address which had been given exactly fifty years…
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New stamps to be issued in Greenland and the Faroe Islands for Queen Margarethe's Golden Jubilee

With Queen Margarethe’s golden jubilee fast approaching, institutions are revealing more of their plans to celebrate the occasion. On the 11th of January, 3 days before 50th anniversary of the day in which King Frederik IX passed away leaving the throne in his eldest daughter’s hands, Greenland and the Faroe Islands unveiled the stamps they will issue to commemorate the…
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