Denmark

Prince Joachim talks about his father's decision to be buried without Queen Margrethe

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5th August 2017
On Thursday, the Danish Royal Court confirmed that Prince Henrik, the husband of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, does not wish to be buried in Roskilde Cathedral. Roskilde Cathedral is the traditional burial site of the Kings and Queens of Denmark. Today, the couple’s younger son, His Royal Highness Prince Joachim of Denmark, answered some questions about this announcement that has received…
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European Royals

Polish political magazine wishes to re-establish the monarchy in Poland

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1st August 2017
The Polish political magazine, Polonia Christiana, published in its latest edition a longer article where they argue to reintroduce the monarchy in Poland. The magazine also criticised the Republic of Poland’s political system. In Poland today there are a number of different monarchist movements, and some of these have the support of some elected MPs. Polonia Christiana does not state which…
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Denmark

Prince Nikolai gets driver’s licence

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20th July 2017
His Highness Prince Nikolai of Denmark has gotten his driver’s licence. The news was revealed by the Danish newspaper Billed Bladet on Tuesday after the Royal Danish House confirmed the information to the publication. Nikolai, the older son of Prince Joachim and his ex-wife Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, recently passed his driving test; the Prince has been studying for his licence for…
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Denmark

Prince Henrik of Denmark undergoes surgery

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17th July 2017
Prince Henrik of Denmark has undergone surgery on his right pelvis after being admitted to hospital last week. The 83-year-old had the operation due to an obstruction in his veins and is now recovering at Aarhus University Hospital in Skejby. In a statement, the Danish…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 40th birthday in style

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16th July 2017
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrated her 40th birthday in style with a two-day celebration in Sweden. People were encouraged to use #Kronprinsessan40 on social media for the festivities which took place on Friday and Saturday. Photo: @Marlene Eilers Koenig Friday, Victoria’s birthday, began with a Te Deum service at the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace. All of the Swedish Royal…
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