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 University of Copenhagen, focuses on
the history of dogs. Queen Mary was first announced as Patron in
May 2024, only…
King Frederik words on Queen Margrethe's health after surprise hospital admission
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…
The tiara worn by a groundbreaking ruler to abdicate her throne
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…
The King and Queen of Denmark have
attended a reception at the country’s parliament as a brand new
reign gets under way. On a snowy morning in Copenhagen, King
Frederik X and Queen Mary arrived at the parliament where Queen
Margrethe was waiting to greet them. Their Majesties were welcomed
by dignitaries as well as family members on this first official
event of the reign of Frederik…
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…
"United, bound, to the Kingdom of Denmark” - King Frederik X's royal motto
14th January 2024
King Frederik X promised to be “a
gathering king of tomorrow” in his accession speech. Speaking from
the balcony at Christiansborg Palace moments after his
proclamation, King Frederik paid tribute to his mother and vowed to
give his all to Denmark. Reflecting on…
King Frederik X now reigns over Denmark,
Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Moments ago, Queen Margrethe
signed the declaration of abdication in a special Council of State.
King Frederik X has now succeeded his mother on the throne after a
52-year reign. The change in throne took place at Christiansborg
Palace, the seat of the monarchy for the Danish kingdom. King
Frederik X and Queen…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has abdicated.
Just after 2pm, in front of a Council of State at Christiansborg
Palace in Copenhagen, Her Majesty signed a Declaration of
Abdication. She was succeeded immediately by her son who becomes
King Frederik X. The abdication…
The sun has set across Denmark on the
final full day of the reign of Queen Margrethe II. As evening fell
on January 13th 2024, the only monarch that most of the Danish
population have ever known was making the final preparations for
her abdication. Margrethe II gives…
A very significant move will signal the
start of the reign of King Frederik X of Denmark. Immediately after
Queen Margrethe has signed the Declaration of Abdication, she will
leave the chamber at Christiansborg Palace where the moment of
history occurs during a Council of State. As she walks away, her
son and successor will take a few steps around the table where he
will assume the head place…
