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Danish Royal Family appear outside Amalienborg Palace to thank people for their tributes

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15th February 2018
Members of the Danish Royal Family appeared outside of Amalienborg Palace on Thursday morning to thank people for the tributes left to Prince Henrik. Those who made an appearance in the courtyard just a day after Prince Henrik died were Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary, their children, Prince Joachim and his family. The royals took the opportunity to look at the flowers and…
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Vladimir Putin sends message of condolence to Queen Margrethe of Denmark

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14th February 2018
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has sent a message of condolence to Queen Margrethe of Denmark following the death of her husband late last night. In a message to The Queen, President Putin said: “Please accept our deepest condolences over the death of your husband, Prince Henrik. I sincerely share your sorrow. “I wish you and all members of the Danish royal family…
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Norway shows solidarity with Denmark following the death of Prince Henrik

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14th February 2018
The Norwegian Royal Family is showing their solidarity and close ties with the Danish Royal Family after Prince Henrik’s death. His Majesty King Harald of Norway has ordered that the Norwegian state flag at the Royal Palace in Oslo be flown at half-mast today and the day of Prince Henrik’s funeral, 20 February. The Norwegian Royal Family has also sent out their formal condolences to…
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Prince Henrik of Denmark dies at the age of 83

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14th February 2018
It was announced by the Royal Danish House on Wednesday that His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark has died at the age of 83. He was the husband of Queen Margrethe and father to Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim. The Royal Danish House said in a statement…
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Crown Princess Mary cancels trip to Lithuania following the death of her father-in-law

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14th February 2018
Crown Princess Mary has cancelled a planned visit to Lithuania on Friday following the death of her father-in-law Prince Henrik. The Princess was due to visit Baltic state later this week to mark the country’s centenary of independence. She was due to join Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel at the event. Members of the Danish Royal Family had previously cancelled their…
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