Denmark

First day of school for Danish royal twins

Last week, their first cousin, Princess Athena had her turn in the spotlight during a photo call at her home alongside her parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, ahead of her first day of school. Today, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine posed for the photographers outside of Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg ahead of their first day. Crown Princess Mary confirmed to the media…
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Prince Nikolai gets driver’s licence

His Highness Prince Nikolai of Denmark has gotten his driver’s licence. The news was revealed by the Danish newspaper Billed Bladet on Tuesday after the Royal Danish House confirmed the information to the publication. Nikolai, the older son of Prince Joachim and his ex-wife Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, recently passed his driving test; the Prince has been studying for his licence for…
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Who is Prince Henrik of Denmark?

Prince Henrik of Denmark, Count of Monpezat was born on 4 May 2009 in the Rigshospitalet as the first child of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie. He has two older brothers through his father’s first marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg: Prince Nikolai…
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Princess Marie of Denmark receives highest French order

Her Royal Highness, Princess Marie of Denmark was awarded the highest French honour, the Légion d’Honneur (Order of the Legion of Honour) yesterday at the French Ambassador’s Residence in Copenhagen. She was made a Grand Officer, which is just one degree lower than Grand Cross. Prince Joachim was present at the French Ambassador’s Residence when his wife received the honour…
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Contrary to reports, Crown Prince Frederik is not buying his wife an island

Reports in Australian and British media have claimed that Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark had made plans to purchase his wife, Crown Princess Mary an island for her 45th birthday coming up on 5 February. The Royal Danish House has come out to quash these rather absurd claims which included a claim that His Royal Highness paid 69 million Danish kroner for the island off the coast of Tasmania…
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