Denmark

The symbolism of the room where King Frederik X gave his first New Year's speech

King Frederik X of Denmark will give his first New Year’s Eve address as monarch after his mother abdicated in January 2024. Where will he be giving his address from? The Danish court has shared that King Frederik will be giving his speech from the King’s Reception Room at Frederik VII’s Palace at Amalienborg. The King’s Reception Room features murals inspired by Denmark…
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Queen Margrethe joins family for first Christmas celebrations since abdication

Queen Margrethe has reunited with her family ahead of Christmas Day and also joining the party is her grandson who spent the autumn on another continent. This is Margrethe’s first Christmas since she announced her abdication in her 2023 New Year’s Eve address. The Danish Royal Family shared photos of the family reunion at Marselisborg Castle, the royal residence in…
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Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome Egyptian President for State Visit

This has been a busy week for State Visits with the third getting under way. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have welcomed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt to Copenhagen. The President of Egypt arrived on Thursday evening; however, the Danish King and Queen formally welcomed him on Friday morning.  He arrived at Christian VII’s Palace at Amalienborg Palace where they…
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King Frederik and Queen Mary keep Christmas tradition in first year of reign

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have shared their festive plans as they approach the first Christmas of the new reign. The Danish king and queen will follow the family’s tradition and spend the holiday period at Marselisborg Castle in Aarhus.  King Frederik and Queen Mary will be joined by all four of their children for Christmas: Crown Prince Christian (19), Princess Isabella…
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