Denmark

Queen Mary sets sail as visit to Brazil starts

Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Brazil to begin a busy solo visit.  The trip began with a dramatic boat trip down the Amazon River and a visit to a nature reserve in the Rainforest. She was able to explore some of the Duke Adolpho Forest Reserve and see “the lungs of the world” up close.  Queen Mary was also able to speak with environmental experts and learn more about the…
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Denmark

Queen Mary's weekend plans revealed

Queen Mary’s weekend plans have been revealed: she’s currently serving as regent of Denmark. The Danish Royal Court announced that Queen Mary will serve as regent for the period of 20-22 September, over the weekend, while King Frederik is out of the country. This…
Royal News

The tiara worn by a groundbreaking ruler to abdicate her throne

Queen Margrethe of Denmark made history in January 2024 when she was the first Danish monarch to abdicate in almost 900 years. At her last New Year’s Levee, she wore one of her favourite historic tiaras.  Queen Margrethe chose the Pearl Poiré Tiara for her last New Year’s Levee. This diamond and pearl tiara has eighteen large pear-shaped pearls hanging from diamond arches with floral…
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Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary board the Dannebrog for summer tour

King Frederik and Queen Mary kicked off their summer tour aboard the royal yacht Dannebrog Monday, sailing into Bornholm’s Regional Municipality for a day of engagements ashore. This, their first summer tour as the reigning king and queen, kicked off at Honnørkajen in Rønne Harbour with an official welcome by the town’s mayor and a musical welcome from the Royal Life…
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Denmark

Changing of the guard as summer begins for Frederik and Mary

King Frederik and Queen Mary are officially on their first summer break as King and Queen, and visitors will now be able to see the Changing of the Guard at Gråsten Palace.  Gråsten Palace is in Gråsten (in Southern Jutland) and has been the summer residence of the Danish Royal Family for nearly a century.  When the Danish monarch is in residence at Gråsten, the Royal Life Guard…
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