Earlier in October, it was revealed that the Norwegian Sami Parliament sent a letter to Queen Margrethe of Denmark asking for help in returning a special artefact – a Sami drum that was confiscated after a witchcraft trial in 1692. The drum has created controversy between Norway’s indigenous people and Denmark.
Sami Parliament President, Aili Keskitalo, asked the Danish Queen for her…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has concluded her official visit to Greenland. At the invitation of the chairman of the Greenlandic parliament, the Naalakkersuisut, Múte B. Egede, Her Majesty the Queen started her visit on October 9th 2021 and concluded it on October 12th.
Crown Prince Frederik begins visit to Iceland with dinner in Reykjavik
13th October 2021
Iceland and Denmark have strong ties. From 1397 to 1944 the nation had a common monarch under the Danish king and in the period 1814 to 1918 Iceland was part of the Danish kingdom. This week, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has begun a visit to Iceland with a meeting at the…
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary enjoy one of the best views in Denmark on a celebratory visit
12th October 2021
The Danish city of Haslev last year marked its 150th anniversary and now it’s had a royal visit to celebrate its jubilee. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark travelled to the area to celebrate on October 11th 2021.
In October 1870, the railway came to Haslev. It initiated a rapid development for the small village, and at Monday`s event, the Crown Prince and Crown…
Norway's Sami people ask Queen Margrethe to return an historic and sacred artefact
11th October 2021
A Sami drum that was confiscated after a witchcraft trial in 1692 has created controversy between Norway’s indigenous people and Denmark. The Sami Parliament is now asking Queen Margrethe for help.
Sami Parliament President, Aili Keskitalo, has asked the Danish…
A special exhibition marking the historic reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way.
The display, called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in jewellery”, will…
The first details of major celebrations marking the Golden Jubilee of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark have been announced.
Margrethe took the throne on January 14th 1972 and the Danish Royal Household has now revealed several major events marking her fifty year long reign that will take place at the start of 2022.
Just days before the anniversary of her accession, Queen Margrethe will hold a…
Prince Felix of Denmark, the second grandchild of Queen Margrethe, has chosen to stop his education at the Army’s Lieutenant Training.
The news came in a surprise statement issued by the Danish Royal Court which read: “His Highness Prince Felix has decided to…
Queen Margrethe has hosted the Royal Danish Army’s dinner of honour at Fredensborg Castle. Crown Princess Mary also attended the event. The arrival of the Queen and the Crown Princess was announced with royal fanfare. The Queen’s dog was also present at the…
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie and their children, Prince Henrik and Princess Athena, have enjoyed a theatre night in downtown Copenhagen. The Danish royals where gathered at Grønnegårds Theatre to watch the performance “Jean de France”. The play is an old comedy written by the Norwegian born autho,r Ludvig Holberg. The family was greeted on arrival by theatre director Steen Stig…
