The Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik Foundation has teamed with the Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary Foundation to donate 750,000 Danish kroner to support the world’s hungry children.
The considerable donation was revealed as part of a televised fundraising event in Denmark on Saturday, 4 February – the eleventh annual Denmark Collection 2017 DR Saturday Night. The event was the…
Queen Margrethe Brings Family to Opening Night of The Nutcracker
4th December 2016
Queen Margrethe of Denmark brought the family with her to the opening night of The Nutcracker, which she designed the sets and costumes, on 1 December.
Crown Prince Frederik, his wife, Crown Princess Mary, and their four children, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince…
Queen Margrethe attends military parade
16th November 2016
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark presented today The Queen`s Watch at a military parade on Barracks of the Danish Royal Guard in central Copenhagen.
The Queen`s Watch is an award handed out each year by Queen Margrethe of Denmark. The award is given to a soldier who…
Queen Margrethe authors book about Denmark's history
19th October 2016
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has written a book entitled The Deepest Roots (De Dybest Rødder in Danish) to be published in Denmark on 27 October. It was written in cooperation with Danish author and journalist, Thomas Larsen.
Her Majesty has written the book to cover the history of Denmark from pre-historic times to the present day. Behind-the-scenes information from her reign is…
Danish Queen announces husband's retirement in New Year's Speech
1st January 2016
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced during her traditional New Year’s speech that her 81-year-old husband’ Prince Henrik’ is to retire from most official duties.
He will take part in the New Year’s reception on Friday but he will not be…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark begins State Visit to Indonesia
21st October 2015
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and her husband, Prince Henrik, have embarked upon a historic State Visit to Indonesia, to mark 65 years of diplomatic relations and to strengthen the ties between the two nations.
The Queen and Prince Consort arrived in Indonesia earlier today…