Denmark

A busy day of political meetings for Queen Margrethe as Denmark waits for a new government

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3rd November 2022
Queen Margrethe has begun the process of forming a new Government for Denmark, following recent elections.The Danish monarch met outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Amalienborg Palace for the traditional summary of electoral results and Parliamentary prospects, before the PM offered the resignation of her government, which was accepted. However, it seems pretty clear that Ms…
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Denmark

The monarch's role in Denmark

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1st November 2022
The monarch’s role in Denmark is one head of a constitutional monarchy. The Danish Constitution outlines Queen Margrethe’s role: she is the head of state of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence Forces.Though she cannot act independently with regard to politics, all laws are passed in her name and are only legal once she signs—and a cabinet minister countersigns the…
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Denmark

Danish Crown Prince and Princess visit Vietnam to beef up bilateral relations

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1st November 2022
The Danish Crown Prince and Princess have landed in Vietnam for a visit focused on building strong economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The couple are accompanied by Danish politicians and a large business delegation.Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are initiating a large-scale business promotion in Vietnam, and in the coming days they will focus on Danish…
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Spain

Princess Leonor is surrounded by both of her grandmothers as Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony returns to its usual splendour

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30th October 2022
King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Queen Sofía and Infanta Sofía accompanied Princess Leonor for the traditional Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony. At 6:24 pm on Friday, 28th October, the royals departed the Reconquista Hotel and, at 6:31, made their way on the blue carpet, posing for photographers before entering the Campoamor Theatre, in Asturias’ capital Oviedo (which is also Queen…
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