Denmark

King Frederik sees important environment exhibition

While Queen Mary spent much of her time in Brazil last week learning about the Amazonian climate, King Frederik spent his time learning about water and the role it plays in climate.  The King visited the Danish Architecture Centre (the DAC) on Monday to see a new exhibition, “Water is Coming”. King Frederik was welcomed to the DAC by CEO Kent Martinussen. He was given a tour 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…
Denmark

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 ending violence against women. The Queen will be accompanied by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Supply, Lars…
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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…
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King Frederik words on Queen Margrethe's health after surprise hospital admission

King Frederik shared an update on his mother’s condition after she was hospitalised earlier on Thursday due to a fall.  Queen Margrethe, the former Danish monarch, was hospitalised after she fell at her home at Fredernsborg Palace in Copenhagen on Wednesday, 18 September.  She was taken to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen to be treated, the largest teaching hospital in…
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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 bring royal summer season to a close

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have marked the end of the summer for the Danish Royal Family when they formally disembarked from the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. The Danish Royal House shared photos of the King and Queen of Denmark disembarking at Nordre Toldbod in Copenhagen. The marina has two royal pavilions that the Danish Royal Family uses to board their yacht.  The royal…
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