Denmark

Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark present their own awards

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary presented awards for their eponymous foundation over the weekend, celebrating Danish arts, culture and social enterprises. The Danish Crown Prince Couple, who completed a trip to Vietnam days before the prize ceremony at the Ringsted Congress Centre in Ringsted, hold the ceremony every year as an extension of their wedding celebrations to honour…
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Denmark

A busy day of political meetings for Queen Margrethe as Denmark waits for a new government

Queen Margrethe has begun the process of forming a new Government for Denmark, following recent elections. The Danish monarch met outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Amalienborg Palace for the traditional summary of electoral results and Parliamentary prospects, before the PM offered the resignation of her government, which was accepted.  However, it seems pretty clear that Ms…
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Denmark

The monarch's role in Denmark

The monarch’s role in Denmark is one head of a constitutional monarchy. The Danish Constitution outlines Queen Margrethe’s role: she is the head of state of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence Forces. Though she cannot act independently with regard to politics, all laws are passed in her name and are only legal once she signs—and a cabinet minister countersigns the…
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