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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in Copenhagen with Queen Mary for commemoration of the liberation of Denmark

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5th May 2025
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester took part in commemorations in Copenhagen to mark 80 years since the Liberation of Denmark at the end of World War Two. The Duchess, who was born and raised in Denmark, sat with the country’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, during a church service to honour the liberation and all those who sacrificed so much for it to happen. Kongehuset King…
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All the details of the huge birthday party planned for a princess - and there's an elephant involved

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5th April 2025
Denmark’s Princess Isabella turns 18 this month and her royal family will be celebrating in style. The elder daughter of King Frederik and Queen Mary turns 18 on 21 April, which is Easter Monday. Therefore, her birthday celebrations will happen earlier and be split over two days with parties on 11 and 15 April. Official portraits of Isabella have already been shared by Denmark’s…
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Denmark's heir announces future plans

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30th August 2024
The heir to the throne of Denmark has confirmed he’ll be leaving the country for several months as he begins his further education. Crown Prince Christian will travel to east Africa within the coming days for a four month stay which will see him learn about nature…
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The tiara worn by a groundbreaking ruler to abdicate her throne

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26th August 2024
Queen Margrethe of Denmark made history in January 2024 when she was the first Danish monarch to abdicate in almost 900 years. At her last New Year’s Levee, she wore one of her favourite historic tiaras. Queen Margrethe chose the Pearl Poiré Tiara for her last New Year’s Levee. This diamond and pearl tiara has eighteen large pear-shaped pearls hanging from diamond arches with floral…
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The tiara that became emblematic of an historic queen

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6th January 2024
For what may well be her last tiara appearance of her life as Monarch, Queen Margrethe II chose one of the most significant jewellery pieces in the Danish vault. And it was the tiara worn by Margrethe II in the first official photo of her following her accession in 1972. It has been emblematic of her historic reign for over half a century. Nicknamed the “Pearl Poiré Tiara” from the shape…
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