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A queen in Paris: the famous French landmarks lined up for visits from Queen Mary of Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are beginning a highly anticipated State Visit to France and they’ve got visits to some of the most iconic parts of Paris lined up including a trip to the newly reopened Notre Dame cathedral. The Danish king and queen will be part of a sizeable delegation to France, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen…
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King Frederik and Queen Mary confirm Danish royal tradition to continue

As the winter slowly comes to a close, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are looking forward to the summer. The Danish royals have shared their sailing schedule for the Royal Yacht Dannebrog for 2025, ensuring a tradition continues on in this new reign. Dannebrog’s official sailing season will begin on 7 May when the King and Queen step aboard.  The Danish monarch traditionally…
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King Frederik couldn't resist a dad joke on his final day in Finland

As his State Visit to Finland came to a close, King Frederik couldn’t resist sharing a dad joke. Long known for his sense of humour, one of the king’s go-to jokes, according to Queen Mary, is to reply, when a waiter asks if he has finished his food, “No, I’m Danish.” “You are not stingy with your laughter…or your jokes for that matter. And often the two come together; you…
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Queen Mary reigns supreme on her birthday

The Queen of Denmark is celebrating her birthday and there’s a brand new portrait to prove it. Queen Mary celebrates on February 5th and he Danish Royal Family has released a new photo taken at Amalienborg Palace.  The new portrait was taken by Danish photographer…
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Crown Prince Christian reports for duty at beginning of new royal chapter

The Crown Prince of Denmark has reported for duty at the start of military service. Crown Prince Christian, 19, checked in to Slagelse Barracks where he will spend four months training with the Hussar Guard Regiment. Christian smiled for the photographers waiting for him before presenting his papers. He then disappeared inside the barracks to begin training as a conscript. The heir to…
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