The Queen of Denmark has revealed that she still does not use Facebook, text messages or even emails.
To mark her 81st birthday, Queen Margrethe talks about her relationship with the Danish language and also provides details about how she herself prefers to communicate with relatives and friends.
Her Majesty gave the interview to radio programme Klog på Sprog with host Adrian Hughes, where…
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark turned 81 years old on 16 April 2021, a birthday which again was marked differently. Queen Margrethe spent the day at Fredensborg Castle, where her birthday was celebrated privately.
Even though a small private celebration was held…
On Wednesday, surprising news emerged from the Danish Royal Family. Once Prince Christian completes his school education in Gentofte this summer, it has been confirmed that the future Danish king will attend a prestigious boarding school from the autumn.
The following…
Prince Philip’s passing has attracted condolences from most royal houses around the world. The Norwegian king was quick to announce that in Norway they will fly the flag at half mast from the Royal Palace in Oslo on April 17th 2021, the day when the Duke of Edinburgh is buried. Now, the same message from Copenhagen. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has ordered that the flag be flown at half…
Queen Margrethe commemorates the liberation of Bornholm
6th April 2021
The 75th anniversary of Bornholm’s liberation was marked in Denmark this week with the Royal Family also participating in the event. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark appeared in a documentary made by the Danish TV-channel DR1 about the liberation. Earlier in the…
Queen Margrethe appoints new Lord Chamberlain
23rd March 2021
The Danish Royal Court has announced that Denmark will have a new Lord Chamberlain. Kim Kristensen will take on the position after current chamberlain, Michael Ehrenreich, decided to retire from his post after six years of service. Michael Ehrenreich has chosen to arrange…
Queen Margrethe to spend Easter at Marselisborg
22nd March 2021
Last year, the Danish Queen had to cancel her Easter holiday due to the coronavirus pandemic but this year, her traditional holiday will take place. Many Danes take this as a sign that things can go towards normality this year and the people in the part of Denmark where the Queen is usually on holiday are welcoming the news that their royal visitor is finally on her way back.
Queen Margrethe is…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on March 17th, by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal Lifeguard. The parade…
Countess Alexandra to move into an apartment
26th February 2021
Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg, the former wife of Prince Joachim of Denmark, is to move out of her villa and into an apartment in the capital of Copenhagen.
The Danish Magazine “Se og Hør” reported the moving plans, and the news has also been confirmed by…
On Wednesday this week, Her Royal Highness Crown princess Mary attended physical a meeting. The Crown Princess had scrapped the digital video-calls we are all used to with a rare physical presence when she visited the World Health Organisation’s Regional Director for Europe, and it’s leader, Dr Hans Kluge.
At the meeting, the Crown Princess received a briefing on and a status for…