Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome special guest as Denmark begins European Union Council presidency

As Denmark takes over the presidency of the European Union Council, King Frederik and Queen Mary—accompanied by a surprise guest—were at the forefront of events to mark their country’s assumption. According to the Danish Presidency Council of the European Union’s website, the country has two goals for its term: “A secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe.” The royal…
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Queen Mary's striking evening gown has a very special meaning

Queen Mary’s stunning evening gown on her first night in the Faroe Islands has a touching backstory: it was given to her as a welcoming gift in 2005, a year after she became the future queen of the Faroe Islands. King Frederik and Queen Mary are in the midst of a three-day visit to the Faroe Islands, one of the three components of the Danish kingdom, and her wardrobe reflected her personal…
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The romance and history of the stunning pearl tiaras now worn by Queen Mary of Denmark

Pearls are the birthstone of June and for centuries they have taken a starring role in royal jewels. They now feature in some of the best known pieces worn by ruling dynasties across Europe. Among the Danish collection are some truly romantic and historic pieces. Queen Mary of Denmark’s wedding tiara Queen Mary received a small wedding tiara, fashioned from diamond hearts and…
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Queen Mary keeps it real with her own take on Princess Isabella’s 18th birthday

She’s starred in gala portraits that might have come from a history book and glittered at a sparkling evening of culture put on just for her but perhaps the most realistic moment of Princess Isabella’s 18th birthday celebrations was caught by one of the people who knows her best of all – her mum. Queen Mary of Denmark took the photo used by Isabella to say thank you to the many who have…
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