Denmark

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, the annual Christmas stamp. Each year, the stamp has a different design, and this year’s stamp has been created in honour of…
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Queen Mary makes sartorial statement on first day of State Visit

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9th October 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark were in Copenhagen on Tuesday to welcome the Icelandic President and her husband for the first incoming state visit of their reign. Queen Mary chose her ensemble from King Charles’ May 2023 coronation for the historic event on Tuesday.Queen Mary wore a vibrant purple Soeren Le Schmidt custom-made coat dress and a coordinating purple, sequined…
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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…
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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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King Frederik words on Queen Margrethe's health after surprise hospital admission

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20th September 2024
King Frederik shared an update on his mother’s condition after she was hospitalised earlier on Thursday due to a fall. Queen Margrethe, the former Danish monarch, was hospitalised after she fell at her home at Fredernsborg Palace in Copenhagen on Wednesday, 18 September. She was taken to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen to be treated, the largest teaching hospital in…
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King Frederik X's special gift to youngest children

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14th January 2024
King Frederik X has bestowed his children with a special gift as he marks the beginning of his reign: Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine have all been named Knights of the Order of the Elephant.This tradition has been long-held within Denmark, where, upon the accession of the monarch, their children are made Knights of the Order of the Elephant. On their 18th birthdays…
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