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A bright future ahead: the education of a future king as Prince Christian turns 18

Education is one of the most important journeys that an heir to the throne can undertake in order to prepare for the role that awaits them. As he turns 18 and becomes an adult, let’s take a look back at the academic studies tackled by His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark. From the start of his education journey, he made history as the first member of the Royal Family…
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Documentary to air ahead of Prince Christian's birthday

A new documentary will air in Denmark the night before Prince Christian’s 18th birthday, tracing his journey to understanding the role he’ll play in the monarchy’s future. Prince Christian and his father, Crown Prince Frederik, visited Parliament, the Supreme…
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Queen Margrethe backs away from a troublesome hat as Denmark's royals attend opening of Parliament

It was a cheeky yet loving moment between Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary outside the Folketing on Tuesday morning when a troublesome hat gave the Danish queen pause. Tuesday was the annual Folketing, or Parliament Opening, in English, which is attended by members of the Danish Royal Family every year. Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Princess Benedikte…
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The early life of a baby born to be queen

She’s about to mark a very important moment for her family and for the royal dynasty that she married into. It will be a day marked with a glittering gala and appearances on a famous palace balcony. In October 2023, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will see her eldest…
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The anniversary gift of emeralds that became part of Denmark's most important royal jewels

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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Prince Christian becomes a godfather for the first time

Prince Christian has been named godfather to the infant Prince Gustav Albrecht of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, who was christened over the weekend. Prince Gustav is the child of Prince Gustav and Princess Carina of Sayn-Wittengstein-Berleburg, and was born via surrogacy on 26 May 2023 in the United States. The baby’s other godparents are Princess Theodora of Greece, Ellen Hillingsø…
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