European Royals

We three queens and just one king: a very royal turnout for a Christmas celebration

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1st December 2024
The royal countdown to Christmas got under way with a majestic festive show put on by one queen and celebrated by another three. Queen Margrethe of Denmark welcomed regal relatives and friends to the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen to see her work on a production of a favourite Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker. Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in January after 52 years as Danish monarch…
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Norway

A special Christmas tree with royal links is on its way to London

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27th November 2024
One of London’s most beloved holiday traditions is underway as a 20 metre tree makes its way to the heart of the city.And this special celebration has very royal origins. Each year, Norway sends a tree to the United Kingdom at Christmas to be put up in Trafalgar Square. It is sent as a thank you for British support during the Second World War. From Norway to Trafalgar Square…
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Denmark

In the footsteps of a queen at Christmas

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25th November 2024
A princess has followed in the footsteps of a beloved queen as the countdown to Christmas gets under way. Princess Benedikte of Denmark visited the Swedish church in Copenhagen, Gustafskyrkan, to open the annual Christmas market. The market traditionally is opened by a…
Denmark

Another queen enters the podcast world

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25th November 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark is joining an exclusive club- royal podcasters! The Danish Queen has shared that she will be launching a new podcast.She joins Queen Camilla as the second queen to host a podcast. Taking to Instagram, the Danish queen shared that The Mary Foundation will be launching a podcast soon.  The podcast will initially be three episodes long and will be focusing on the…
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Sweden

Princesses put focus on the next generation on World Children's Day

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21st November 2024
Princess Madeleine of Sweden marked World Children’s Day on 20 November with a very special visit to a children’s hospital while Princess Sofia also focused on the next generation as she attended a UNICEF panel.  Princess Madeleine has dedicated herself to helping children through several of her patronages and roles. She is currently serving as the Deputy Honorary Chair of Childhood for…
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