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Queen Margrethe receives special edition of historical book

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…
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Queen Margrethe takes part in commemorations linked to Denmark’s history of exploration

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…
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Queen Margrethe's Science Prize awarded

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…
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Scandal at Prince Christian's school could be debated in Denmark's parliament  

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…
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Queen Margrethe hosts official visit from India

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…
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Princess Benedikte's son to marry after 19 years of controversy

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…
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