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Crown Princess Mary attends Christmas reception for Mary Foundation

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2nd December 2017
On Thursday afternoon, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended the annual Christmas reception for the Mary Foundation. It was held at Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg to “wish a Merry Christmas and to say thank you for the good cooperation in the past year,” according to the Mary Foundation. Each year, the Mary Foundation and its collaborators get together to celebrate the…
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Crown Princess Mary unveils 2017 Danish Christmas stamp

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4th November 2017
Yesterday in Copenhagen, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark unveiled the 2017 Danish Christmas stamp at Copenhagen City Hall. This year’s stamp was designed by Danish illustrator and author Michael Wettendorff, who was present at the unveiling on Friday. The proceeds from the stamp go to the Julemærkehjemet (Christmas Market Fund) – special homes for vulnerable children from ages 7-14…
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Prince Henrik diagnosed with dementia

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6th September 2017
His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, has been diagnosed with dementia, the Danish Royal Court announced. A series of examinations have been conducted during the late summer, and a team of specialists from the Rigshospitalet has now concluded that Prince Henrik suffers from dementia. The diagnosis implies a decline in Prince Henrik’s…
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Prince Henrik of Denmark discharged from hospital

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22nd August 2017
After more than a week without any news of Prince Henrik’s health, the Danish Royal Court has announced that Prince Henrik has been discharged from hospital in Copenhagen. The Prince was hospitalised during his holiday in France and had been there since August 13.
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First day of school for Danish royal twins

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15th August 2017
Last week, their first cousin, Princess Athena had her turn in the spotlight during a photo call at her home alongside her parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, ahead of her first day of school. Today, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine posed for the photographers outside of Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg ahead of their first day. Crown Princess Mary confirmed to the media…
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