The Nordic nations work closely together, both economically and politically. This week, leaders from the Nordic countries gathered in Copenhagen to participate in the Nordic Council. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark, who is also Queen of the Faro Islands and Greenland, held a reception on the occasion of Denmark’s presidency of the Nordic Council 2021 at Christiansborg Palace.
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Christmas is approaching for Europe’s royal families, and all of us. Earlier this week, Queen Margrethe of Denmark visited the ballet where she has designed set and costumes. During the following press conference, Her Majesty was asked where she would celebrate her…
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…
The Danish and Greek royal family said a final goodbye to former Danish Court Marshal Søren Haslund-Christensen last Saturday when both Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim attended his funeral. Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim arrived separately at the funeral, and both met the former court marshal’s widow with a warm and compassionate embrace.
Queen Margrethe and Prince Joachim…
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie fly in from France to join Queen Margrethe's celebrations of Denmark's film industry
27th October 2021
Queen Margrethe has paid tribute to the Danish film industry during the traditional Fredensborg concert which took place on Tuesday in the Castle Church of Fredensborg Castle. Her Majesty hosted a concert and dinner for a large crowd. Joining The Queen for the celebrations…
A meeting of monarchs between Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Margrethe of Denmark
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…
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.
The five-day long visit took in Ilulissat, Nuuk, Pituffik and Station Nord. It was full winter when the Queen arrived and the…
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…
Norway's Sami people ask Queen Margrethe to return an historic and sacred artefact
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…
The year 2022 will mark Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s Golden Jubilee – her 50th year on the throne – and, like many important occasions, it will be marked in style.Â
Events to celebrate the occasion will include homages to her father, King Frederik IX, who passed away on the 14th of January 1972, making Margrethe Queen, but also a special Parliament session, a gala evening…
