Denmark

Prince Henrik's funeral takes place in Copenhagen

His Royal Highness Prince Henrik’s funeral has taken place in Copenhagen this morning. It was streamed lived on Denmark’s DR television channel. In accordance with His Royal Highness’s wishes, it was a private funeral with just close friends and family. Roughly 60 people were in attendance at Christiansborg Palace Church including Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown…
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A courageous Queen Margrethe watches her husband's coffin arrive at its final destination

A courageous Queen Margrethe appeared in public on Friday evening to watch her husband’s coffin be transported to church despite being in mourning. Her Majesty and members of her family travelled behind Prince Henrik’s hearse as it was transported to Christiansborg Slotskirke Church from Amalienborg Palace. The Queen was pictured standing alone on the street watching her husband be…
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Denmark

Margrethe and Henrik - a timeline of their love

Following the news that Prince Henrik of Denmark has died peacefully in his sleep, we want to take a look back at the timeline of his love with Queen Margrethe. This was a love that survived difficult times, but the strength of their relationship and love for one another was…
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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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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