Denmark

Swedish TV channel reported Prince Henrik's death but used image of King Harald

The Swedish television channel SVT reported yesterday the death of Prince Henrik like any other European news agency that day. However in their articles, Facebook and Twitter accounts, they did not use a picture of Queen Margrethe together with Prince Henrik, but a picture of Queen Margrethe together with King Harald of Norway instead. This mistake has, in the meantime, created anger towards the…
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DenmarkQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen to send private message to Queen Margrethe after death of Prince Henrik

On 13 February, Prince Henrik of Denmark died only hours after being transported back to his home after a hospital stay so he could be more comfortable in his remaining time. He was surrounded by family. Condolences have poured in from around the world including President Macton and Vladimir Putin. Richard Palmer of the Daily Express confirmed on Twitter That Queen Elizabeth II will be sending a…
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Sweden

King and Queen of Sweden postpone their trip to the Olympics following Prince Henrik's death

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have postponed their trip to South Korea following the news of Prince Henrik’s death. The Swedish Royal Court’s press department told Svenskdam that Their Majesties would no longer travel to South Korea to watch the Winter Olympic Games, although it is expected that they will travel there after the funeral. The King and Queen were due to…
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Denmark

President Macron, Prince of Andorra, sends condolences to Danish Royal Family

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has sent his condolences to the Danish Royal Family following the death of Queen Margrethe’s husband, Prince Henrik. The Danish Prince’s native home is France and he used to spend lots of time there, especially in the summer. President Macron, who is also the Co-Prince of Andorra, said that Henrik promoted “the long and unalterable…
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