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The royal diamond brooch that was worn by a queen as she announced her abdication

When Denmark’s Queen Margrethe stunned her country and the world with an unexpected abdication announcement, she chose one of the jewellery pieces she is most attached to: her diamond daisy brooch.  Despite what many may think, this isn’t a piece that originated with Margrethe, whose nickname is “Daisy”. The brooch was created as a wedding gift for Princess Ingrid of…
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Royal News

All the details of the huge birthday party planned for a princess - and there's an elephant involved

Denmark’s Princess Isabella turns 18 this month and her royal family will be celebrating in style. The elder daughter of King Frederik and Queen Mary turns 18 on 21 April, which is Easter Monday. Therefore, her birthday celebrations will happen earlier and be split over two days with parties on 11 and 15 April. Official portraits of Isabella have already been shared by Denmark’s…
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Gown owned by Crown Princess Mary to go on display in Australia

A favourite gown owned by Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is on loan to Australia’s Powerhouse Museum. The dress will go on display next month for a special exhibition honouring the life of late fashion designer Carla Zampattti. The pale pink brocade dress was custom made for the Crown Princess in 2013 to be worn as part of a shoot at Amalienborg Palace for Australian Women’s…
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Denmark

Denmark's royals share update on Queen Margrethe's health

The Danish Royal Court has issued an update on Queen Margrethe’s health. The Queen of Denmark has for many days now been in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 on 9 February. Queen Margrethe II was then reported to have mild symptoms and was said to be resting at her home at Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen. On 13 February, the following statement was issued…
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