The Queen Mother owned several tiaras in
her own right, including several gifts from her husband, King
George VI. She also had access to many more tiaras in the Royal
Collection while queen. One of her most impressive but rare picks
never actually belonged to her – the Delhi Durbar Tiara.
Queen Mary asked Garrard & Co to create a new tiara for the 1911
Durbar in India. A Durbar was a large…
Princess Isabella of Denmark has a fairly
unique life. She and her friends are able to walk through the gate
of the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen after a day out, waving at
the royal guards that keep everyone else out. And one of the
biggest benefits of being a princess?
King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome special guest as Denmark begins European Union Council presidency
4th July 2025
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…
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark has
taken part in his first State Council . On 19 June, King
Frederik presided over the State Council; all government ministers
attend these council meetings to inform the Danish monarch of the
government’s work. The Crown Prince of Denmark joined the meeting
for the first time since becoming heir to the throne on the
accession of his father as…
The King and Queen made a triumphant
entry to Royal Ascot, embracing the history and pomp of one of the
Royal Family’s most beloved traditions. Queen Camilla put a
spotlight on family tradition by wearing some of the oldest stones
in the Royal Family’s…
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…
King Frederik and Queen Mary begin their visit to the Faroe Islands with a surprise extra guest
12th June 2025
Ahead of the official start of their
visit to the Faroe Islands, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark
made a private visit to the uninhabited island of Koltur. They were
joined by their youngest daughter, Princess Josephine, as they
explored the picturesque island, which is home to 160 sheep. The
trio were able to make the most of the day, exploring the remote
island’s landscapes and…
After a day of running around
Denmark—literally, on the annual Royal Run—the Danish Royal Family
shared a snap of their surprising family tradition: spaghetti
Bolognese. detdanskekongehus / Instagram / Fair Use “Traditionally,
dinner with us is spaghetti Bolognese…
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…
Queen Mary acquired many of the famous
jewels that form the collection of the Royal Family. One of her
choker-style emerald and diamond necklaces has become one of the
most iconic pieces in the jewellery box and it was brought right
into the 21st century by the Princess of Wales. However, it began
life over a century earlier when it became a favourite piece of
Queen Mary. Mary loved jewels and…
