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Danish Royal Summer Photo Session 2012
The Danish royal family had their annual summer photo session at Gråsten Friday. Like so many other European royals, the Danish royals allow the media to photograph and film them, probably in order for the media and the public to get glimpses of the children.
However, this year saw several missing members. The youngest daughter of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Princess Josephine, was not present because of a fever. Prince Joachim, his wife Princess Marie and all four of his Read more [...]
New Danish Princess Named Athena
In Moegeltoender Sunday, the name of Denmark's newest Princess had her name revealed during her baptism.
Athena Marguerite Françoise Marie is the daughter of Prince Joachim and his second wife, Princess Marie. She is also the youngest grandchild of Queen Marguerite and Prince Consort Henrik.
The baby princess has three older brothers, Princes Nikolai and Felix from Joachim's first marriage, and Prince Henrik, who is three years old.
Her godparents are Gregory Grandet, Edouard Cavallier, Read more [...]Charles & Camilla Finish Scandinavian Tour in Denmark
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall completed a ten day visit of Scandinavia earlier this week after going to Denmark, the final stop on their tour. Their Royal Highnesses got a look at Danish churches and eco-friendly towns, plus visited the set of a popular Danish TV show.
Charles and Camilla arrived in Copenhagen on Saturday and were greeted by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, who received a kiss on the hand by the British heir.
The next day, they went to a 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 [...]
Danish New Year Celebration 2012
Every January, the Danish royal court celebrates the new year with a series of gala events. For the first day of the new year, the court invites members of the government and the court.
Prince Joachim was the first to arrive for the banquet and he was solo this year. This is because his wife, Princess Marie, is on maternity leave.
The crown princely couple were scheduled to come next, but there was a delay. So, Queen Margrethe II and husband Prince Henrik arrived. The Queen, who will mark Read more [...]
Opening of Danish Parliament 2011
The Danish Parliament was officially opened Tuesday, and the royal family of Denmark were there to witness it.
Princess Benedikte, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were the first to arrive. They were followed by the Crown Princely couple, Frederik and Mary. The group waited a few minutes before the regal couple - Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik - arrived.
As they waited, the five chatted with each other. At one point, Joachim and Marie put their arms around each other. The two are Read more [...]
Danish State Visit to Russian Federation
A trio of Danish royals began a state visit to Russia Tuesday, as a way of tightening bilateral ties between the countries. Queen Margrethe II, Prince Henrik and Crown Prince Frederik traveled to Moscow to begin their four official days in Russia, with three days set aside for a private visit.
Upon landing in Moscow, the royals were welcomed by Transport Minister Igor Levitin. Queen Margrethe inspected the honor guard before she, her husband and son were taken to the Kremlin, where they met Read more [...]
Danish Royal Family Pay Tribute to Countrymens’ International Efforts
On a rainy Monday in Copenhagen, many of the adult members of the Danish royal family turned up at the Citadel for the unveiling of a monument dedicated to Danes who died while serving abroad for international efforts. 100,000 of Denmark's soldiers have participated in peacekeeping and fighting efforts since 1949. Some returned home, others didn't.
Queen Margrethe II gave a speech during the inauguration of the monument: "The monument stands in its simplicity as a symbol of the efforts of Read more [...]
Royal Danish Summer Photo Session 2011
Monday was time for the annual photocall for the Danish royal family at Gråsten Slot Castle where they were spending their summer vacation. This year's session was more exciting since it allowed the world to see just how big Frederik and Mary's twins have gotten.
And boy haven't they! Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine have developed round, chubby cheeks and were the darlings of the photo session, and of the royal family.
Their elder siblings, Prince Christian 5 1/2, and Read more [...]
Danish Royals Host South Korean President on State Visit
On Wednesday, the President and First Lady of South Korea arrived Denmark to begin a two day state visit to the country. Lee Myung-bak and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok were welcomed at Copenhagen Airport by Queen Margrethe II and the rest of the Danish royal family - minus Crown Princess Mary for unknown reasons.
After inspecting the honor guard, the South Korean first couple and the royals headed to the palace to begin the state visit. It included a laying of wreaths at the Monument Jutlandia and Read more [...]
