Denmark

The historic emerald tiara that can never leave the country of its queen

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7th November 2023
The Danish Royal Family counts just one emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. Let’s take a look at the Danish Emerald Parure Tiara. King Christian VIII commissioned an emerald parure for his wife, Queen Caroline Amelie, on their anniversary. The 67 emeralds featured in the tiara date back to the 1700s; some come from…
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What is the Order of the Elephant?

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18th October 2023
Prince Christian has debuted his first national order, having been made a Knight of the Order of the Elephant the morning of his 18th birthday. The Order of the Elephant is Denmark’s highest chivalric order and is bestowed entirely at the Sovereign’s discretion.
Denmark

"Is it Cinderella?" The golden shoe that gave a royal celebration a fairytale ending

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17th October 2023
It was a story that gripped a nation, for a few hours at least, stealing the limelight away from the royal birthday boy as Denmark’s began a search for its Cinderella. On October 15th 2023, as Prince Christian turned 18, a big party was held at the Royal Palace hosted by Queen Margrethe; aside from many members of European royal families, there was also a contingent of roughly 200 young…
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Future monarchs unite for group photo as one comes of age

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16th October 2023
As Prince Christian came of age, he was joined by other young future monarchs to celebrate his 18th birthday. The young heirs joined for a photo in the Fløylsgemakket of Christiansborg Palace, much like they did a year ago for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday in Norway. The photograph features 11-year-old Princess Estelle of Sweden (second in line to the Swedish throne)…
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Big crowds cheer Prince Christian as future king comes of age

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15th October 2023
Prince Christian has officially came of age, making a series of balcony appearances at Frederik VIII’s Palace with his family as the crowds cheered their future king. The young royal made a series of appearance on the balcony. First alone, then accompanied by his immediate family—Queen Margrethe Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, and younger siblings Princess Isabella, Prince…
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