DenmarkFeatures

The death of Frederik IX, King of Denmark

As 2021 wound to an end, the Danish Royal Family shared a rather poignant video. Amidst the official social media posts marking Queen Margrethe’s traditional New Year speech was a once familiar face, that of her father, King Frederik IX. As well as her own message, Margrethe shared a video of her father’s final New Year’s address which had been given exactly fifty years…
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DenmarkFeatures

Educating a Queen - Margrethe's studies

Queen Margrethe is one of the few sovereigns of her generation with multiple university diplomas. Her education journey seems to have heavily influenced her life and the manner in which she performs her role.   Shortly after turning six-years-old in 1946, the Princess entered elementary school at Zahles School, studying as a private pupil at Amalienborg Palace from 1946 to 1949, and attending…
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FeaturesPrince & Princess of Wales

Kate at 40: Birthplace of a Duchess

On 9 January 1982, Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading would be the birthplace of one of the world’s most recognised faces and the future Queen consort, the Duchess of Cambridge. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal Central is looking at the history behind the hospital. The Royal Berkshire Hospital was opened in 1839 on the London Road land donated by Henry Addington, 1st…
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FeaturesPrince & Princess of Wales

Kate at 40: Her patronages supporting sport

A member of the Royal Family since 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge has become patron of a number of organisations across the United Kingdom, particularly focused on the Duchess’s interests, including young people, mental health, and sport. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal Central is looking at her patronages supporting sport. All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet…
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