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European royals in the British line of succession: Denmark's Royal Family

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1st September 2020
Continuing our series, Royal Central is taking a look at the members of Denmark’s Royal Family who are in the British line of succession. Frederik IX of Denmark married Princess Ingrid of Sweden on 24 May 1935. Princess Ingrid was the daughter of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf (later King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden) and his first wife, Princess Margaret of Connaught. The Princess was the…
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Crown Princess Mary speaks at Copenhagen Pride event

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26th August 2020
Crown Princess Mary gave a speech at Copenhagen Pride last weekend, speaking via digital platform after the in-person festivities were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In her speech, she noted the importance of holding online festivities in the absence of physical gatherings, saying: “This Monday was the first day of Copenhagen Pride Week across the country. And while this year’s…
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Prince Joachim seen for first time since brain surgery

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12th August 2020
Prince Joachim of Denmark has been seen for the first time since undergoing emergency surgery for a blood clot on his brain last month. The prince was photographed with his older brother, Crown Prince Frederik, who has spent several days in France with Joachim and his family. In a post on the official Danish royal Instagram page, the brothers are seen smiling while enjoying the summer sun at…
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Prince Joachim leaves hospital after brain surgery

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4th August 2020
Prince Joachim of Denmark is back with his family after being discharged from hospital in France where he underwent emergency brain surgery. The younger son of Queen Margrethe was given the go ahead to return to his holiday residence, the Chateau of Cayx, on August 3rd 2020, ten days after he was rushed in for treatment after falling ill. Joachim, who is 51, underwent surgery on a blood…
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