Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attend Ascot

Yesterday, 15 of June, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended Royal Ascot Day 2 with members of the British Royal Family. Embed from Getty Images For the royal carriage procession, they rode in the third carriage with Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Anne, Timothy…
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Danish Monarchy Joins Social Media

The Danish Monarchy has announced that they have joined two new social media platforms. They will be on Facebook and Instagram, where the public can follow their activities, see preparations for big royal events, and get unique insight into the history and collections of the…
Denmark

Ex-wife of Prince Joachim of Denmark speaks about her second divorce

Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, recently spoke with Danish newspaper BT about her quick divorce from second husband Martin Jørgensen revealing he was not her true love. “I was quick and confident in my decision. I have not wavered. When it was taken, I was ready to move on,” said the Countess. “There is no relationship.” The Countess was first reported to be dating Martin Jørgensen…
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Who is Princess Marie of Denmark?

Over the next several weeks, I want to write about of some of the lesser talked about royals in Europe for a series entitled “Who Is?”. One such royal is Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat. Marie was born Marie Agathe Odile…
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Danish Queen announces husband's retirement in New Year's Speech

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced during her traditional New Year’s speech that her 81-year-old husband’ Prince Henrik’ is to retire from most official duties. He will take part in the New Year’s reception on Friday but he will not be joining the royal family for other receptions held next week. In her new year message, The Queen thanked her husband for all…
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