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A look back at previous State Visits between Denmark and Germany

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5th November 2021
State Visits are the highest expressions of diplomacy. They can be done either to soften sharp edges in diplomatic relations between two nations or to reaffirm the bond already existing and explore new potential areas of cooperation.  The State Visit Queen Margarethe will undertake in a few days to Germany falls into the second category. The two countries share a strong bond that has…
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Queen Margrethe undertakes Greenland tour

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12th October 2021
Queen Margrethe of Denmark is currently undergoing her latest tour of Greenland, which began on 8 October and will end on the 12th. The visit is taking place upon the invitation of the Chairman of the Naalakkersuisut Múte B. Egede and will take Her Majesty to Ilulissat…
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Which royals we will see at Queen Margrethe's Golden Jubilee banquet?

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8th October 2021
The year 2022 will mark Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s Golden Jubilee – her 50th year on the throne – and, like many important occasions, it will be marked in style.  Events to celebrate the occasion will include homages to her father, King Frederik IX, who passed away on the 14th of January 1972, making Margrethe Queen, but also a special Parliament session, a gala evening…
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A new role for Princess Marie of Denmark

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2nd October 2021
Denmark has been pushing for a broader cultural presence on the global stage, and now that effort has found a prominent voice. Princess Marie, daughter-in-law to Queen Margrethe, has been appointed as a Special Culture Representative in the Culture Department of the Danish Embassy in Paris.  The news comes as Her Royal Highness and the rest of her family mark one year of living permanently in…
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One Hundred Years On from the Fifth Thule Expedition - Crown Prince Frederik celebrates landmark anniversary

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18th September 2021
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Fifth Thule Expedition – one of the most impressive polar expeditions in history.  The Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary Foundation is the patron of the anniversary celebration. They have supported the creation of this exhibition, which is why Crown Prince Frederik was present for the show’s inauguration on…
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