Category Archives: Denmark
Royals at the Vasaloppet Cross Country Ski Race
This Sunday saw royals - and their relatives - at Sweden's Vasaloppet cross country ski race. Considered to be the most famous cross country event in the world, the race marked its 90th anniversary this year.
Prince Carl Philip was there to give an opening speech for the race Friday evening at a local church.
"Three properties are required of it going Vasaloppet: determination, willpower and passion," he said.
"I know there are many families in the municipalities of Malung-Salen, river Read more [...]
Crown Princess Mary Attends Conference in Washington
Denmark's Crown Princess Mary is currently in the American capital of Washington, D.C. this week for the 2nd World Conference of Women's Shelters. Her Mary Foundation tackles the issue of domestic violence and that is the reason why the Crown Princess is at this conference.
On Monday, Her Royal Highness first presided over the donation of $2.3 million to The Inter-American Development Bank, which is the largest international development institution in Latin America, from the Danish government.
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Danish Crown Princely Family Ski at Verbier
It's skiing season in Europe, and many European royals are hitting the slopes. Among them, the Danish Crown Princely family, who are currently in Verbier, Switzerland for their winter vacation. The family took some time for media to film and photograph them Sunday.
Frederik and Mary brought their four children - Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine - to the press meeting. The two eldest children happily posed while the twins were held by their parents. Princess Josephine showed off her Read more [...]
Happy 40th Birthday to Crown Princess Mary!
February 5th marks the fortieth birthday for Denmark's future Queen. Crown Princess Mary sat down with the newspaper, Berlingske Tidendeto talk about her milestone birthday.
"I don't think about my physical age," she said. "I am in a wonderful period of my life. As a forty year old you just know so much more about what life is about. It's about being present here and now - but I'm also looking forward to continuing journey."
Mary was asked how she tackles her role as Crown Princess.
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Joachim & Marie Leave Hospital with Newborn Daughter
Three days after she came into the world, Denmark's newest Princess was taken home by her parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, from Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen.
The media and well-wishers gathered at the hospital's lobby to cheer for the latest addition to the Danish royal family. Marie looked well rested while Joachim appeared to be ecstatic.
"She has a good appetite and zest for life," said the proud father.
Joachim also told reporters that his new daughter looks like Marie, Read more [...]
It’s a Girl for Princess Marie!
Denmark's Princess Marie delivered her second child Tuesday. She had a daughter, and the child weighed 6.45 pounds (2.930 kilograms) and measures 19.6 inches (49 centimeters).
This new addition to the Danish royal family is now 10th in line to the throne.
While this is the second child for Marie, it's the fourth for husband Prince Joachim. He has two boys - Princes Nikolai and Felix - with his previous wife, Alexandra Manley, whom he divorced in 2005.
Joachim married Marie in 2008, and Read more [...]
Celebrations for Queen Margrethe II’s Ruby Jubilee Continue
Although she officially marked 40 years as head of Europe's oldest monarchy Saturday, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II continued with the festivities on Sunday.
The day began with Her Majesty's 500th State council meeting. She was accompanied by husband Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary.
Then at noon, the Queen and the Prince Consort appeared on the balcony of Amalienborg Palace. Between 8,000 to 10,000 Danes gathered below to wish their Queen the best for her ruby Read more [...]
Queen Margrethe II Celebrates 40 Years on Throne
40 years ago on this day, January 14th, King Frederik IX of Denmark passed away from an illness. His eldest daughter and heir, 31 year old Crown Princess Margrethe, became Queen Margrethe II, head of a monarchy with over 1,000 years of history.
Today, Her Majesty, her family, and the rest of Denmark celebrated her ruby jubilee. It began with the Queen and her two younger sisters, Princess Benedikte and Anne-Marie, the former Queen of Greece, laying wreaths at the tombs of their parents - King Read more [...]
Queen Margrethe II Honored by Parliament, Gives Press Conference
Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark is just days away from marking her Ruby Jubilee, or 40 years on the throne. Tuesday saw the beginning of Queen Margrethe II's celebrations, with a visit to the Folketinget, or Parliament, and a press conference at Amalienborg Palace.
The Queen arrived at Danish Parliament a bit after noon. She was with her husband, Prince Henrik, the Crown Princely couple, and Prince Joachim. Princess Marie did not attend today's events due to her pregnancy.
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Happy 1st Birthday to Prince Vincent & Princess Josephine!
Yep, it's been one year since the Danish royal twins were born!
Prince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander and Princess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda mark their first birthday Sunday.
Photographs done by Franne Voight were taken, featuring the twins crawling around and hanging with their family. There's even one showing the babies' birthday cakes - inspired by Greenland, a Danish autonomic area. It should be noted that the twins' middle names - Minik and Ivalo - are Greenlandish.
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