Denmark

Queen Mary welcomes holiday season in Denmark

Although it is only October, the holiday season is fast approaching. Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed a favourite holiday tradition as she unveiled the 2024 Christmas Stamp.  Queen Mary visited Copenhagen City Hall to carry out a special tradition now in its 117th year, the annual Christmas stamp. Each year, the stamp has a different design, and this year’s stamp has been created in honour of…
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Queen Mary sets sail as visit to Brazil starts

Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Brazil to begin a busy solo visit. The trip began with a dramatic boat trip down the Amazon River and a visit to a nature reserve in the Rainforest. She was able to explore some of the Duke Adolpho Forest Reserve and see “the lungs of the world” up close.  Queen Mary was also able to speak with environmental experts and learn more about the…
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Queen Mary begins an official visit to Brazil

Queen Mary is headed to South America as she begins a four-day visit to Brazil to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The Danish Royal Court has shared the details of the royal’s visit to Brazil, outlining that it will focus on biodiversity, health and…
Denmark

The history of dogs gets royal recognition

Queen Mary has given the royal seal of approval to the favourite royal pet everywhere: dogs!  In her role as Royal Patron of Denmark’s Frie Forskningsfond, Queen Mary presented Christy Anna Hipsley with the award for “Original Idea of the Year”. Hipsley, from the…
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Queen Mary's weekend plans revealed

Queen Mary’s weekend plans have been revealed: she’s currently serving as regent of Denmark. The Danish Royal Court announced that Queen Mary will serve as regent for the period of 20-22 September, over the weekend, while King Frederik is out of the country. This is the first time that Queen Mary will exercise this duty while serving as queen consort. She had previously been appointed…
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Queen Margrethe taken to hospital after fall

Queen Margrethe is in hospital after a fall at her home. The queen, who is 84, was taken to the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on Wednesday evening after falling at Fredernsborg Castle. The royal court said she was ‘doing well under the circumstances’ but…
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King Frederik and Queen Mary announce State Visit to Germany

The Danish court  has announced that King Frederik and Queen Mary will make an official State Visit to Germany in late October.  From 21 to 22 October, the Danish King and Queen will be in Germany for a State Visit. They will be welcomed in Berlin by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and will then visit the Reichstag, the German parliament. King Frederik and Queen Mary will…
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