Denmark

157-year-old carriage used for Jutland celebrations

On Sunday, Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Christian travelled to Jutland to mark the 100th anniversary of the territory becoming a part of Denmark. The first act of the day was a carriage ride along the Denmark-Germany boarder, south of the town of Kolding. The entire direct succession line to the Danish throne travelled in the same carriage King Christian X used when he…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik's IOC decision sparks new rumours of abdication

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark announced that he would resign as an active member of the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday. The news came as a surprise for most of the media, and many have now reacted to the international press coverage of this news. Several non-Danish magazines and newspaper claim that a Danish abdication is in the near future.   While Crown Prince Frederik…
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Denmark

Princess Benedikte opens new parasport facility

Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg has opened a new fitness centre for Parasport in Gladsaxe Municipality. After cutting the red ribbon for the new centre, “Gladsaxe MultiFitness”, Her Royal Highness was shown around the centre, which is located in an area with housing for people with disabilities. During the tour of the gym, Princess Benedikte spotted a…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary opens new hospital in Herlev

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark participated on Thursday in the inauguration of the new Herlev Hospital’s Emergency Room and Woman-Child Centre. Her Royal Highness presided over the official inauguration by cutting a red rope. The inauguration was also attended by Danish Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke and Regional Council Chairman Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. After the…
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