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Christmas greetings from the Danish Crown Prince Family

The Crown Prince Family of Denmark has released a video and several photos in celebration ahead of Christmas. On the Danish monarchy’s official website, a message reads, “A Merry Christmas greeting from the whole Crown Prince Family.” The video features Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary with their four children: Prince Christian (13), Princess Isabella (11), Prince…
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Queen Margrethe’s programme for Iceland visit announced

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe will visit Iceland’s capital of Reykjavík on Saturday, 1 December 2018. During her stay, she will experience a tight schedule. Her Majesty is touring the country to mark the 100th anniversary of Iceland’s sovereignty. Upon arrival, the Queen is to visit the concert and opera house, Harpa and will be received by Iceland’s President and First Lady Eliza Jean Reid.
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Crown Princess Mary makes secret trip to Kenya

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has made an unannounced trip to Kenya to meet with and focus on organisations that aim to improve the rights of girls and women. The Crown Princess was accompanied by Danish Minister of Development Cooperation Ulla Tørnæs. The trip was kept…
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Queen Margrethe attends military parade in Copenhagen

On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark attended a series of events during her visit to the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen. Her Majesty started her visit by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal…
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Crown Prince Frederik unveils new portrait

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik was at the National History Museum at Frederiksborg Castle this week to officially open Kasper Eistrup’s exhibition “Fragmentarium”. Alongside Eistrup, the Crown Prince unveiled a new portrait of himself painted by the visual artist and musician. Commissioned by the National History Museum, the portrait shows Denmark’s Crown Prince in…
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Queen Margrethe has cataract surgery

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, 78, has had cataract surgery on both eyes, the Royal Danish House announced on Monday, 12 November. The laser procedures were completed successfully over the past few weeks. The Royal Danish House said, “HM The Queen has undergone laser…
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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary meet Pope Francis

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have been on a trip to Rome, Italy alongside a Danish business delegation over the past few days. The three-day visit was to strengthen Danish-Italian ties under the theme “Italy – We Think Business.” The primary focus was on health care, urban and clean tech, and food and beverages. Yesterday, the couple travelled to the…
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