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A look back at previous State Visits between Denmark and Germany

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5th November 2021
State Visits are the highest expressions of diplomacy. They can be done either to soften sharp edges in diplomatic relations between two nations or to reaffirm the bond already existing and explore new potential areas of cooperation.  The State Visit Queen Margarethe will undertake in a few days to Germany falls into the second category. The two countries share a strong bond that has…
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Queen Margrethe sees her latest artistic project brought to life

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3rd November 2021
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has always been fascinated and interested in costumes and the theatre. On Tuesday this week, Her Majesty attended the start-up rehearsal for Tivoli’s upcoming ballet performance “The Snow Queen”. Queen Margrethe is the set designer and costume designer for the show. Queen Margrethe has long been involved in the theatre industry, designing scenes and…
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Crown Princess Mary unveils 2021 Christmas Stamp

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2nd November 2021
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has continued a holiday tradition this year when she attended the Presentation of the Christmas Seal this year. On Monday, 1 November, the Crown Princess unveiled the 2021 Christmas Stamp with this year’s chosen illustrator, Peter Bay Alexandersen, at Copenhagen City Hall. The pair were joined by several teens who have stayed at the home. There were also…
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Crown Princess Mary visits Burkina Faso

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1st November 2021
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark paid an official visit to Burkina Faso last week, joining the Minister for Development Aid on a trip to highlight girls’ and women’s health. The Danish royal visited the Sahel region of the western African nation from 27-29 October…
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The Poignant story behind the Christmas campaign close to Crown Princess Mary's heart

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31st October 2021
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will be completing one of her first holiday traditions of the 2021 festive season this week. She will be launching the 2021 Christmas stamp, a philanthropic tradition that dates back over 110 years. Each year, the Christmas Stamp Foundation commissions and sells a specially designed Christmas stamp to raise money for children in need. The funds raised go to…
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