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Queen Margrethe cancels New Year’s events

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has cancelled the planned New Year events at the beginning of 2022. The Danish Royal House said the Queen has cancelled the banquet for the government, Speaker of the Danish Parliament, representatives of official Denmark and the Royal Court, set to take place on New Year’s Day. This is in line with government advice on the ongoing global health…
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A dazzling start to 2022 in Denmark

All eyes will be on Denmark’s Royal Family in the first six weeks of 2022, with both Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary fêted for milestone anniversaries. Queen Margrethe will celebrate her Golden Jubilee between 10-16 January (the actual anniversary of her…
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A queen's reign told in sparkling jewels

A special exhibition marking the historic reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way. The display, called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in jewellery”, will go on show at the Amalienborg Museum at Christian VIII’s Palace as Margrethe reaches her half century as Monarch of…
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Danish Gala State Council Dinner held at Fredensborg

Queen Margrethe of Denmark held a Gala State Council Dinner at Fredensborg Palace alongside Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary for the Prime Minister, government members, Secretary of State and members of the Royal Court. The dinner was held in the Dome Hall…
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Crown Prince Frederik to accompany Queen Margrethe on State Visit to Germany

Queen Margrethe will undertake her first outgoing State Visit following the global pandemic in November when she travels to Germany accompanied by her son. The Queen and Crown Prince Frederik will officially visit Germany from 10-13 November, with the bulk of engagements taking place in Berlin, though Queen Margrethe will carry out solo engagements in Munich. The Danish Royal House said that…
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Queen Margrethe admits she’s never had whiskey

Queen Margrethe shared some insight into her personal alcohol preferences during a visit to Thisted Municipality on Monday. While touring Gyrup Farm, which produces Thy Whiskey, the Queen revealed, “It’s not something I’ve ever drunk myself,” when shown how the distillery works. The Queen learned how Gyrup Farm has been owned and operated by the same family for eight…
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