The Danish Royal Family has changed their
Christmas plans for this year due to the pandemic. While Queen
Margrethe will still celebrate the holiday with her son, Prince
Joachim, and his wife, Princess Marie, and Joachim’s children, the
location has moved. Instead of spending Christmas at Shackenborg
Castle in Møgeltønder, they will now celebrate at Marselisborg
Palace in Aarhus on…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited
the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen this
week for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on
November 18th 2020, by attending an impressive military parade by
several regiments from the Royal…
Prince Joachim gives his first interview after brain surgery this summer
16th November 2020
Prince Joachim has given his first
interview since he underwent surgery on a blood clot on his brain
in July. The prince remained in intensive care for several days
following the procedure. In the interview with the Danish
TV-channel, DR, the prince talks about how the blood…
Queen Margrethe follows tradition and approves charity's accounts
11th November 2020
It is not often that sitting monarchs
have a tradition of approving the accounts of others than their own
household. In Denmark, on the other hand, there is such a custom.
This week, at the annual accounting meeting of the charity,
Classenske Fideicommis, Queen Margrethe, gave her approval to the
organisation’s accounts and annual report. Upon arrival, the Queen
was received by the…
Queen Margrethe cancels all public audiences for an indefinite time
28th October 2020
More cancellations in the daily program
of the Danish Royal Family as a result of the ongoing pandemic have
been announced. The Danish Royal Court has now confirmed to the
Danish press that access to public audiences is affected by the
coronavirus situation, meaning that…
For the first time in her life, Queen
Margrethe of Denmark has taken part in a podcast. Queen Margrethe
has previously been involved in a great number of books and TV
productions and, in recent times, has been featured heavily on the
Danish Royal Household’s social…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has decided to
cancel her annual New Year’s galas as a result of the continued
spread of COVID-19 in Denmark. Her Majesty has confirmed hse won’t
hold the grand New Year’s dinner for the government, the Speaker of
the Danish Parliament, representatives of official Denmark and the
Royal Court on 1 January 2021. The subsequent New Year’s dinners…
Princess Benedikte of Denmark and
Sayn-Witgenstein-Berleburg has attended the Equestrian World Cup
2020 at the National Equestrian Center of Vilhelmsborg near the
Danish city of Aarhus. Her Royal Highness attended the FEI Dressage
World Cup Grand Prix and FEI Dressage World…
The Danish Royal House has released four
new official images to mark Prince Christian’s 15th birthday. The
photos were taken by Franne Voigt who has taken many images of the
family over the years. The Prince bears a striking resemblance to
his father, Crown Prince…
Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John came
into the world on 15 October 2005 as the first child of Crown
Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. He was born at
Rigshospitalet at 1.57 am and has been second in line to the Danish
throne since birth. As the heir to the throne, a 21-gun salute
marked his birth at noon and bonfires were lit in both Denmark and
Australia – the…
