The Netherlands

A photo session at a special location for the Dutch royals

The Dutch Royal Family has taken part in a photo session in a special location. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane visited the exhibition ‘The century of Juliana’ at Amsterdam’s De Nieuwe Kerk and posed for a photo session. Copyright RVD The exhibit honours Queen Juliana – the King’s grandmother – who took the throne 75…
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Denmark

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

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

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

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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