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The royal diamond brooch that was worn by a queen as she announced her abdication

When Denmark’s Queen Margrethe stunned her country and the world with an unexpected abdication announcement, she chose one of the jewellery pieces she is most attached to: her diamond daisy brooch. Despite what many may think, this isn’t a piece that originated with Margrethe, whose nickname is “Daisy”.The brooch was created as a wedding gift for Princess Ingrid of…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe gets her New Year's drink order in early

The Danish Royal Family has been sharing behind the scenes peeks of their holiday celebrations on social media as they always do. This week they have started to highlight some of the preparations that go into the New Year’s Levee.The court staff have started moving the Rosenborg Wine that will be used on 1 January when Queen Margrethe will host a levee for the government. Each year…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe reveals holiday plans abroad

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled her holiday plans abroad.The Queen has had a hectic few months undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace, which she usually resides at in the summer. Recent photos have also shown that she has had royal guests, including her sister Princess Benedikte.The Danish Royal…
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Denmark

Danish Royal House reveals summer trips on royal yacht

It may still be winter, but the Danish Royal Family is already looking forward to the summer. They have announced their summer travel plans aboard the royal yacht, Dannebrog. The Danish tradition of summer cruises throughout Europe began under King Christian IX, who was King of Denmark from 1863 to 1906. The family spends several months of the summer cruising, and the royal yacht is…
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