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A full first day for Queen Margarethe as she visits the Faroe Islands

On Thursday, Queen Margarethe of Denmark began a visit to the Faroe Islands that will continue until Monday, the 19th of July.  She arrived in Tórshavn, the capital city of the Faroes, located on the island of Streymoy, the biggest and most populated island. The Faroe Islands are technically included in the Danish kingdom, but they are self-governing, with their own parliament, trade…
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Crown Prince Frederik cheers Danish football team before first game without Christian Eriksen

Crown Prince Frederik has visited the training centre for the Danish football team ahead of their second European Championships match against Belgium. The game will take place at Parken, the Danish Stadium.  Crown Prince Frederik visited the players at their training headquarters in Elsinore, and he praised the team’s actions during the difficult times they faced during their match against…
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Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent granted royal monograms

Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent of Denmark, who celebrate their tenth birthday today, have been granted royal monograms. Earlier today, the Danish Royal House also released seven new photos of the twins. Charlotte Søeborg Ohlsen, Kongehuset ©Charlotte Søeborg Ohlsen, Kongehuset © Prince Vincent’s monogram consists of the Prince’s first initial ‘V’ with a…
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Queen Margrethe's Golden Tiaras: the Poppies and the Naasut

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark may be the most paradoxical personality of today’s European royals. At formal events—balls, banquets, galas and dinners—she is always dressed in lavish, elaborate dresses that mimic 19th-century ballgowns, and wears her stunning jewellery. On the other hand, at less formal occasions, Queen Margrethe and the other Danish royals are much more relaxed than their…
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