Denmark

Denmark's Queen Mary enjoys a sunrise visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza

Queen Mary has paid a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, during a sunrise trip to the iconic landmark. The Danish Royal Court shared photos of Queen Mary’s visit to the pyramids, writing that: “As the sun rose over the pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza at six o’clock this morning, Her Majesty the Queen visited the iconic monuments, of which the largest pyramid is the only one…
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Denmark

This royal summer is for sisters and for swans

Three royal sisters have got together for their traditional summer meet up and it couldn’t have looked more idyllic. Queen Margrethe, who ruled Denmark until her abdication in January 2024, welcomed her younger siblings to Graasten castle where the three usually spend the sunshine days together. It’s a very royal gathering all round. Margrethe’s sisters are Anne-Marie, the…
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The tiny elephant that is playing a big part in royal birthday celebrations in Denmark

Denmark’s Princess Isabella will finally be able to wear a special honour she was given when her father became king. As the second in line to the throne turns 18, she can use the Order of the Elephant. The Order of the Elephant is Denmark’s highest chivalric order and is bestowed entirely at the Sovereign’s discretion. Typically, it is awarded to royalty and foreign heads of state. In…
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