European Royals

The King of Sweden sends poignant telegram to Queen Margrethe of Denmark on the day of her abdication

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14th January 2024
The King of Sweden has sent a very special message to Queen Margrethe of Denmark on the day of her abdication. With just hours to go until the Danish monarch signs away her throne in favour of her son, Frederik, Sweden’s royals have conveyed their thanks for her reign. In an open letter, King Carl XVI Gustaf said he wanted to ‘’express his warm thanks for the strong co-operation’’…
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Denmark

The sun sets on the reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

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13th January 2024
The sun has set across Denmark on the final full day of the reign of Queen Margrethe II. As evening fell on January 13th 2024, the only monarch that most of the Danish population have ever known was making the final preparations for her abdication. Margrethe II gives up the throne on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession. By the time the sun sets on that day of history her…
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Denmark

What is a royal motto and why does Frederik X need one?

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12th January 2024
Fifty-two years ago, a grieving daughter stood on the balcony at Christiansborg, stepping into her destiny as Denmark’s first modern queen. There, she partook in a tradition dating back 500 years: she announced her royal motto: “Guds hjælp, folkets kærlighed, Danmarks styrke,” which translates to “God’s help, the people’s love, Denmark’s strength.” A royal motto…
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Denmark

Why Queen Margrethe will be able to step in for her son after he becomes King Frederik X

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10th January 2024
Queen Margrethe could, technically, resume control of the royal reins even after her abdication. The Danish Court has announced that Her Majesty will be able to act as regent in place of the soon to be Frederik X after she gives up the throne. Regencies happen fairly frequently in Denmark with nominated royals stepping in for the monarch if they are abroad, on holiday or unable to carry out…
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