Denmark

King Frederik says "France holds a special place in my heart" on second day in Paris

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2nd April 2025
King Frederik spoke fondly of growing up with a Danish mother and French father on his second day in Paris, sharing that “France holds a special place in my heart.” The King and Queen Mary are currently undertaking a state visit to Paris, having arrived in the country on Monday afternoon. On their second day in Paris, business and culture were at the forefront of events. First Lady…
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A queen in Paris: the famous French landmarks lined up for visits from Queen Mary of Denmark

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31st March 2025
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are beginning a highly anticipated State Visit to France and they’ve got visits to some of the most iconic parts of Paris lined up including a trip to the newly reopened Notre Dame cathedral. The Danish king and queen will be part of a sizeable delegation to France, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen…
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King Frederik and Queen Mary confirm Danish royal tradition to continue

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10th March 2025
As the winter slowly comes to a close, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are looking forward to the summer. The Danish royals have shared their sailing schedule for the Royal Yacht Dannebrog for 2025, ensuring a tradition continues on in this new reign. Dannebrog’s official sailing season will begin on 7 May when the King and Queen step aboard.  The Danish monarch traditionally…
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King Frederik couldn't resist a dad joke on his final day in Finland

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6th March 2025
As his State Visit to Finland came to a close, King Frederik couldn’t resist sharing a dad joke. Long known for his sense of humour, one of the king’s go-to jokes, according to Queen Mary, is to reply, when a waiter asks if he has finished his food, “No, I’m Danish.” “You are not stingy with your laughter…or your jokes for that matter. And often the two come together; you…
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