Denmark

Queen Margrethe commemorates the liberation of Bornholm

The 75th anniversary of Bornholm’s liberation was marked in Denmark this week with the Royal Family also participating in the event. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in a documentary made by the Danish TV-channel DR1 about the liberation. Earlier in the evening, Her Majesty marked Bornholm’s Liberation Day by putting candles in the windows of Marselisborg Castle in…
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Danish royals release Easter photos

The Danish Royal Family has released Easter images ahead of the Christian holiday featuring Queen Margrethe with Crown Prince Frederik and his family at Marselisborg Palace. The family is seen outside the palace in one snap and decorating Easter eggs in the other images.
Denmark

Prince Christian's confirmation set for May

Prince Christian of Denmark’s confirmation has been scheduled for May; it had originally been due to take place last year, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced its postponement. The future monarch’s confirmation will take place on 15 May at Fredensborg Palace Church. It will begin at 15.00 and be officiated by Chaplain-in-Ordinary, bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen. The Royal House…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe appoints new Lord Chamberlain

The Danish Royal Court has announced that Denmark will have a new Lord Chamberlain. Kim Kristensen will take on the position after current chamberlain, Michael Ehrenreich, decided to retire from his post after six years of service. Michael Ehrenreich has chosen to arrange…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe to spend Easter at Marselisborg

Last year, the Danish Queen had to cancel her Easter holiday due to the coronavirus pandemic but this year, her traditional holiday will take place. Many Danes take this as a sign that things can go towards normality this year and the people in the part of Denmark where the Queen is usually on holiday are welcoming the news that their royal visitor is finally on her way back. Queen Margrethe is…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary on women's rights: "We must continue to be ambitious"

Crown Princess Mary celebrated International Women’s Day with a series of virtual engagements, including a welcome message for KVINFO’s online event. In her speech, shared to the Danish Royal House social media accounts, the Crown Princess said, “[International Women’s Day] is an opportunity to take stock of where women stand today, how far we have come, and where we look at…
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