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Grandchildren of monarchs: Queen Margrethe

In this series, Royal Central is taking a look at the grandchildren of monarchs around the world. In this instalment, we’re heading to Denmark to introduce the eight grandchildren of Queen Margrethe II. Children of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary Embed from Getty Images Prince Christian Christian Valdemar Henri John was born on 15 October 2005, the oldest child of the…
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Danish royals release Easter photos

The Danish Royal Family has released Easter images ahead of the Christian holiday featuring Queen Margrethe with Crown Prince Frederik and his family at Marselisborg Palace. The family is seen outside the palace in one snap and decorating Easter eggs in the other images. The Royal House said the photos were released to wish everyone a happy Easter. Photos: The Royal House Since Queen…
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Prince Christian's confirmation set for May

Prince Christian of Denmark’s confirmation has been scheduled for May; it had originally been due to take place last year, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced its postponement. The future monarch’s confirmation will take place on 15 May at Fredensborg Palace…
Denmark

Crown Princess Mary pens foreword to maternal health book

Crown Princess Mary has written the foreword to a book on maternal health in support of the Maternity Foundation, an organisation she has been involved with for over a decade. It Should Not Cost Life to Give Life was published last fall, but Crown Princess Mary was only…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe appoints new Lord Chamberlain

The Danish Royal Court has announced that Denmark will have a new Lord Chamberlain. Kim Kristensen will take on the position after current chamberlain, Michael Ehrenreich, decided to retire from his post after six years of service. Michael Ehrenreich has chosen to arrange his departure so that his successor has time to plan for the 50th jubilee of The Queen’s reign in 2022. Queen Marrgethe…
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Queen Margrethe to spend Easter at Marselisborg

Last year, the Danish Queen had to cancel her Easter holiday due to the coronavirus pandemic but this year, her traditional holiday will take place. Many Danes take this as a sign that things can go towards normality this year and the people in the part of Denmark where the…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe and Crown Prince Frederik conduct Denmark’s first-ever digital Council of State

On Tuesday, history was written in Denmark when Queen Margrethe conducted the Council of State digitally for the first time. From the Council of State Hall at Christiansborg Palace in downtown Copenhagen, the Queen conducted the meeting Tuesday morning. At her side was Crown Prince Frederik. As in Norway and Sweden, it is also common in Denmark that the heir to the throne is a regular participant…
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