Denmark

This is the question Queen Mary just surprised her husband with as they approach a quarter of a century of romance

Queen Mary of Denmark almost made her husband blush with a cheeky question during their big summer tour around the country. As the put their arms around each other to pose for photographers on a beautiful stretch of sand, Mary asked her husband ”shall we kiss?” His response was just too sweet. The King of Denmark laughed and looked just a little shy and Queen Mary also giggled…
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Denmark

New challenges for Danish princes and princesses as Queen Mary reveals her children's school plans

The Danish royal family is already looking to the autumn with King Frederik and Queen Mary announcing the plans of their four children as the new academic year looms. It’s all change for the youngest of their family as Princess Josephine has decided to swap schools. She’ll be heading to Spir Efterskole in a first for her family. Queen Mary faces big change Spir Efterskole is a…
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Denmark

This royal summer is for sisters and for swans

Three royal sisters have got together for their traditional summer meet up and it couldn’t have looked more idyllic. Queen Margrethe, who ruled Denmark until her abdication in January 2024, welcomed her younger siblings to Graasten castle where the three usually spend the sunshine days together. It’s a very royal gathering all round. Margrethe’s sisters are Anne-Marie, the…
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The tiny elephant that is playing a big part in royal birthday celebrations in Denmark

Denmark’s Princess Isabella will finally be able to wear a special honour she was given when her father became king. As the second in line to the throne turns 18, she can use the Order of the Elephant. The Order of the Elephant is Denmark’s highest chivalric order and is bestowed entirely at the Sovereign’s discretion. Typically, it is awarded to royalty and foreign heads of state. In…
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