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Prince Henrik's last surprise for the love of his life

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21st February 2018
In his last romantic gesture for his beloved wife of 50 years, Prince Henrik of Denmark had it planned that the flowers at his funeral in Christiansborg Palace Church be organised as a “blooming garden” in a moving surprise for Queen Margrethe. The “blooming garden” holds a special meaning for the couple. It was during Margrethe and Henrik’s wedding in June 1967 that…
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A courageous Queen Margrethe watches her husband's coffin arrive at its final destination

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16th February 2018
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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Margrethe and Henrik - a timeline of their love

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16th February 2018
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…
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Swedish TV channel reported Prince Henrik's death but used image of King Harald

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15th February 2018
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

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14th February 2018
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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