DenmarkEuropean Royals

As her latest Jubilee events begin, a look back at the Queen Margrethe has already celebrated her Golden anniversary

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is celebrating her Golden Jubilee throughout 2022 with a series of special events in September to mark the occasion. But the actual anniversary of the start of her reign came during a Covid spike meaning that the historic day itself was commemorated in a low key way. On Friday 14 January, 50 years to the day her reign began, Queen Margrethe attended a session of…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Queen Máxima's American visit begins in San Francisco

Queen Máxima’s economic visit to the United States began on the west coast in San Francisco with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights and a message for King Willem-Alexander back home. Queen Máxima began her American visit in San Francisco, meeting with Mayor London Breed before visiting the Castro District, a notable LGBTQ+ community in California. Mayor Breed tweeted about the royal visit…
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Norway

Princess Märtha Louise opens new guide dog facility

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has opened a new guide dog facility for the Norwegian Association of the Blind. The Princess officially opened the new facility at Veiviseren Dog School by cutting the official ribbon outside the building. She then went inside to receive a tour and play with the ten-week-old puppies being trained. She saw how the dogs could open the door of a washing…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe starts a Jubilee week by celebrating others

Denmark is gearing up for more celebrations for its queen as Margrethe II prepares for the latest festivities for her Golden Jubilee. But the week that will end with a party for Margrethe, it began with the Danish queen celebrating others. Margrethe II presented the Rungstedlund Prize at the Karen Blixen Museum. The Queen of Denmark was welcomed with flowers and a large crowd. The…
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