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New biography of Princess Benedikte to be published in time for her 75th birthday

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1st February 2019
When Princess Benedikte celebrates her 75th birthday in April, she’ll receive a very special birthday present: a new biography has been published to coincide with her milestone birthday. According to Danish website Billed Bladet, the biography has been written with Princess Benedikte’s full participation—the first time she has agreed to work with a biographer—and will include material…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary visits Aarhus for a day of events

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1st February 2019
On Wednesday, Crown Princess Mary spent the day in Aarhus to attend several events as patron of European Volunteer Capital Aarhus 2018 and patron of the 2019 Cultural Year between Denmark and South Korea. She first visited Frivillighuset Trøjborg where associations and clubs can hold meetings for free and use the rooms for their activities. The aim of the municipality of Trøjborg is to…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima responds to tax evasion accusations

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30th January 2019
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has responded, through her spokesperson, to accusations of tax evasion in her home country of Argentina saying she “respects” Argentian laws. The Dutch Government Information Service (RVD) has responded to the claims. Her Majesty’s spokesperson said, “Queen Máxima respects Argentina’s laws and rules. This is also what has been declared to us…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary becomes patron of Cultural Year 2019 between Denmark and South Korea

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30th January 2019
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has been announced as the patron of the Cultural Year 2019 between Denmark and South Korea.  The Royal Danish House made the announcement yesterday on their official website. In a press release, the Royal House remarked, “In 2019, it’s 60 years since Denmark and South Korea opened diplomatic relations with each other. This is being celebrated with a…
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