At a glittering state banquet in
Helsinki’s Presidential Palace earlier this year, Queen Mary of
Denmark stunned observers when she chose to wear a poetic relic of
royal history: a 200‑year‑old gold tiara and accompanying bracelet,
both steeped in classical romance and geological intrigue. The
delicate gold headband appears to be rather low key at first glance
but it contains something…
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…
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 website, the country has
two goals for its term: “A secure Europe and a competitive and
green Europe.” The royal…
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…
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 three-day visit to the Faroe Islands, one of
the three components of the Danish kingdom, and her wardrobe
reflected her personal…
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…
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 Mary of Denmark’s wedding tiara Queen
Mary received a small wedding tiara, fashioned from diamond hearts
and fleur-de-lis…
