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…
As Queen Margrethe is only a few days
away from her abdication on 14 January, she is in the public
spotlight. She is often referred to as Daisy by both those who know
and the media but why? The Queen is named for her grandmother,
Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden.
The tiny brooch that links a great queen to her beloved father
7th January 2024
When she was born in 1940, the
then-Princess Margrethe was not in the line of succession as
females could not inherit the throne. In 1953 a change in law meant
that Margrethe was able to take her place as her father’s heir. To
mark her change in status, King Frederik IX…
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…
While royal engagement rings are
typically impressive based on their size, value, and history, there
are some that are more unique than others. Queen Margrethe of
Denmark’s engagement ring is particularly special among her peers.
The then-Princess Margrethe of…
A King and his Aunt Daisy: the many family ties between Margrethe of Denmark and Felipe of Spain
19th October 2023
Denmark is about to host Spain for a
State Visit. While State Visits can play an important political and
diplomatic role, this visit will also be incredibly personal. King
Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain will be spending three days with
Queen Margrethe of Denmark, allowing…
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…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark is unable to
attend the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May due to recovery
from her extensive back surgery that took place earlier this year.
The Danish Royal Court has told the Danish media that the Queen
will not attend due to her ongoing…
Crown Prince Frederik takes on a monarch's duty while Queen Margrethe undergoes surgery
23rd February 2023
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has
taken on some monarchical duties while his mother was away with
medical issues. Crown Prince Frederik started serving as Queen
Margrethe II’s regent on Tuesday, 21 February, while she has been
unable to carry out her regular…
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…
