Denmark

Princess Benedikte unveils new painting of herself

A new portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark was unveiled at the National History Museum at Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. It was the princess herself who unveiled the new portrait. The princess is the sister of Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Queen Anne Marie of Greece. The portrait was made by artist Lars Physant and is a part of the exhibition “The…
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Crown Prince Frederik receives first Covid vaccine

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has received his first dose of the vaccine against the coronavirus. This news was announced by the Royal Court on Facebook and Instagram with a picture of the Crown Prince as he received the vaccine. Along with the picture, a short statement from His Royal Highness was also published. The Danish Crown Prince wrote: “Today I got my first vaccine. Thank you…
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Prince Joachim says he is struggling to find his place in Denmark's Royal Family

It is no secret that Queen Margrethe’s deceased husband, Prince Henrik, struggled to find his role in the Danish royal set up during his lifetime. Like his father, Prince Joachim also struggles to live in the shadow of a close family member, his older brother Crown Prince Frederik. This is clear in a new interview that Prince Joachim has given to the French magazine Point de Vue. Here…
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Queen Margrethe inaugurates statue commemorating Jewish escape

Queen Margrethe of Denmark was present at the inauguration of the sculpture ‘October 1943’ in the small Danish city of Humlebæk on Wednesday. The Queen arrived using the royal yacht. Upon arrival, Her Majesty was received by the Mayor of the Fredensborg Municipality, Thomas Lykke Pedersen. Following a series of speeches by dignitaries including Mayor Thomas Lykke Pedersen and artist…
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