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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 sees her latest artistic project brought to life

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3rd November 2021
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has always been fascinated and interested in costumes and the theatre. On Tuesday this week, Her Majesty attended the start-up rehearsal for Tivoli’s upcoming ballet performance “The Snow Queen”. Queen Margrethe is the set designer and costume designer for the show. Queen Margrethe has long been involved in the theatre industry, designing scenes and…
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A meeting of monarchs between Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Margrethe of Denmark

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27th October 2021
King Philippe of the Belgians is currently on a three day long official visit to the Kingdom of Denmark. The Belgian King and Danish Queen, Margrethe II, had a private dinner on the first evening of the visit. The dinner took place at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen, at the invitation of Queen Margrethe. The dinner was not announced in the royal calendar in advance. King Philippe is on a…
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Queen Margrethe concludes her visit to Greenland

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14th October 2021
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has concluded her official visit to Greenland. At the invitation of the chairman of the Greenlandic parliament, the Naalakkersuisut, Múte B. Egede, Her Majesty the Queen started her visit on October 9th 2021 and concluded it on October 12th.
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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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Norway's Sami people ask Queen Margrethe to return an historic and sacred artefact

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11th October 2021
A Sami drum that was confiscated after a witchcraft trial in 1692 has created controversy between Norway’s indigenous people and Denmark. The Sami Parliament is now asking Queen Margrethe for help. Sami Parliament President, Aili Keskitalo, has asked the Danish Queen for her support to keep the Sami cultural treasure in the Sápmi region. It was confiscated by the Danes after an axe…
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