Denmark

King Frederik keeps busy schedule while Queen Mary heads home

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31st October 2024
King Frederik of Denmark has had a busy week of engagements already with a conference and a university visit on the schedule. On Tuesday, the Danish King officially opened the Powering European Identity Conference in Sønderborg. The invitation only conference focuses on several key themes, including industry and societal challenges such as high energy costs and climate change.
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Queen Mary welcomes holiday season in Denmark

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10th October 2024
Although it is only October, the holiday season is fast approaching. Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed a favourite holiday tradition as she unveiled the 2024 Christmas Stamp.  Queen Mary visited Copenhagen City Hall to carry out a special tradition now in its 117th year…
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King Frederik sees important environment exhibition

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10th October 2024
While Queen Mary spent much of her time in Brazil last week learning about the Amazonian climate, King Frederik spent his time learning about water and the role it plays in climate.  The King visited the Danish Architecture Centre (the DAC) on Monday to see a new exhibition, “Water is Coming”. King Frederik was welcomed to the DAC by CEO Kent Martinussen. He was given a tour of…
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Queen Mary sets sail as visit to Brazil starts

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4th October 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Brazil to begin a busy solo visit. The trip began with a dramatic boat trip down the Amazon River and a visit to a nature reserve in the Rainforest. She was able to explore some of the Duke Adolpho Forest Reserve and see “the lungs of the world” up close.  Queen Mary was also able to speak with environmental experts and learn more about the…
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The history of dogs gets royal recognition

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27th September 2024
Queen Mary has given the royal seal of approval to the favourite royal pet everywhere: dogs!  In her role as Royal Patron of Denmark’s Frie Forskningsfond, Queen Mary presented Christy Anna Hipsley with the award for “Original Idea of the Year”. Hipsley, from the…
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The tiara worn by a groundbreaking ruler to abdicate her throne

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26th August 2024
Queen Margrethe of Denmark made history in January 2024 when she was the first Danish monarch to abdicate in almost 900 years. At her last New Year’s Levee, she wore one of her favourite historic tiaras. Queen Margrethe chose the Pearl Poiré Tiara for her last New Year’s Levee. This diamond and pearl tiara has eighteen large pear-shaped pearls hanging from diamond arches with floral…
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