European Royals

Two of Europe's most popular royals have just announced a joint appearance

Two of the most popular royals in Europe will be meeting up this autumn for a series of appearances. Queen Mary of Denmark will be heading to Belgium in September for a State Visit and her host will be Queen Mathilde. Both women are hugely popular and their joint appearances will be much anticipated. King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary are to make a three day State Visit to Belgium…
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Here's where King Frederik and Queen Mary are headed next

After the summer holidays, King Frederik and Queen Mary have teed up their next State Visit: the royal couple will officially visit Belgium in September. The Danish Royal Court announced on Wednesday that between 8-10 September, King Frederik and Queen Mary will be guests of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde as they “mark the community of values” between their countries. The Court…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son sentenced to four years in prison

The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of rape and a series of other offences following one of the most closely watched court cases in recent Norwegian history. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was convicted by Oslo District Court of two counts of rape, domestic abuse and several additional offences involving multiple…
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Crown Prince Christian steps in for his grandmother at special event

Crown Prince Christian stepped in for his grandmother Saturday, opening the Queen Margrethe II’s Bridge in her honour. The future king announced that he would attend the ceremony on behalf of Queen Margrethe following her medical issues in May. The Queen Margrethe II Bridge connects Zealand and Falster via Masnedø, and crosses the Storstrømmen. To commemorate the event, Crown…
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