Royal News

King Frederik leads family in church for service closing historic week of celebrations

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark were at the head of the Royal Family as they all gathered in a historically significant Cathedral to close out a week of celebrations for the proclamation of the new Monarchs. On Sunday, 21st January, the Royal Family arrived at Aarhus Cathedral under falling snow, making the atmosphere even more magical. The family is understood to have come from…
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Denmark

No coronation and a much happier proclamation: what to expect as King Frederik takes the Danish throne

When Margrethe II abdicates on January 14 2024, the reign of her son as King Frederik X will start. Unlike the United Kingdom, which marked the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Denmark’s process of accession to the throne is much simpler and more oriented towards the Sovereign’s constitutional duties.  Many people will have seen the resurfaced images of Queen Margrethe’s…
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European Royals

Pomp, ceremony and a surprise reunion as the Spanish State Visit to Denmark begins

After much anticipation, King Felipe and Queen Letizia have arrived in Copenhagen to begin their three-day State Visit to Denmark.  Upon their arrival in the Danish capital, the King and Queen of Spain were welcomed by Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Princess Benedikte, all of whom were waiting on the tarmac when the State plane touched down.  After…
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Denmark

A bright future ahead: the education of a future king as Prince Christian turns 18

Education is one of the most important journeys that an heir to the throne can undertake in order to prepare for the role that awaits them. As he turns 18 and becomes an adult, let’s take a look back at the academic studies tackled by His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark. From the start of his education journey, he made history as the first member of the Royal Family…
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