During a small ceremony at Amalienborg
Palace, Queen Margrethe received a copy of the brand new
translation of “Flatøyboka.” Flatøyboka is an Icelandic manuscript
written at the time Iceland was part of the Kingdom of Norway. The
book tells about the old Norwegian Viking kings and is an essential
source of knowledge regarding the royal families from that time.
Until now, the book…
Princess Benedikte of Denmark has
attended the Special Olympics Sports Festival in the Danish city of
Kolding for its closing ceremony. Upon arrival, the Princess was
given a tour of the areas that have been used during this year’s
festival. A large selection of…
This week marks three years since Crown
Prince Frederik’s Centre for Public Leadership was opened at Aarhus
University. The Danish Crown Prince attended a conference at the
centre that bears his name to celebrate the occasion. The
conference was about the challenges…
Queen Margrethe takes part in commemorations linked to Denmark’s history of exploration
21st May 2022
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has attended
the Royal Geographical Society’s meeting on Danish expedition
history at the Danish National Museum. Queen Margrethe was received
by six-year-old Viola, who handed Her Majesty a beautiful bouquet
of flowers. The Queen was then greeted by the Director of the
National Museum, Rane Willerslev. The meeting was also part of the
launch of a completely…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has marked the
300th anniversary of Fredensborg Palace – an anniversary close to
the Queen’s heart. The anniversary was celebrated on 17 May in a
large event arranged by the Fredensborg municipality, where the
home is located.
Queen Margrethe's Science Prize awarded
13th May 2022
Peter Lodahl, professor of quantum
physics and quantum technology at the Niels Bohr Institute, has
worked his entire life to research on in experimental quantum
optics. This week he received his grandest award so far when Queen
Margrethe II of Denmark awarded him with her…
The Prime Minister of Denmark has called
for a debate in parliament over allegations of bullying at one of
the country’s top schools, currently being attended by Prince
Christian. The problems at Herlufsholm were exposed in a
documentary on Danish TV2 which revealed allegations of bullying
and harassment. Following the documentary, the school’s principal
was fired. The school…
Herlufsholm school in Denmark is a
prestigious boarding school, where several members of the Danish
royal family have spent years of their education. Currently, the
future King of Denmark, His Royal Highness Prince Christian, is
attended the school. However, the Danish…
Queen Margrethe hosts official visit from India
4th May 2022
As part of a series of visits across
Europe, the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited Denmark
this week. During the official visit Prime Minister Modi attended
an audience with Queen Margrethe II. The Danish Queen met with the
Indian Prime Minister in an audience…
After 19 years, good news finally arrived
for Gustav, 7th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, the son of
Princess Benedikte of Denmark. He has been waiting for almost two
decades to marry his girlfriend, Carina Axelsson. Prince Gustav and
his fiancé will be married on 4 June. He is a German-Danish prince
and the eldest child of Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Richard,
6th Prince of…

