Prince Henrik Funeral Arrangements

The Danish Royal Court has announced a salute will be fired in Prince Henrik’s honour on Thursday, 15 February, at 8.00 am (local time) from Christian VI’s Battery at Kronberg Castle in Helsingør. The Royal Family will accompany the hearse as it leaves Fredensborg at 10.00 am to Copenhagen, about 40 kilometres and arrive around…

Prince Henrik Dies at Fredensborg Palace, aged 83

The Danish Court has issued a statement that Prince Henrik of Denmark, aged 83 has passed away ‘peacefully in his sleep’ on Tuesday, 13 February, at 11.18pm at Fredensborg Palace. Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim were by his side. The Dannebrog has been lowered to half-mast at the palace and a period…

Prince Henrik’s Health Deteriorates: Crown Prince Frederik Returns Home

The Danish Royal Court announced a significant deterioration in Prince Henrik’s health, following reports he was in hospital last week. Crown Prince Frederik, in South Korea for the Winter Olympics, is on his way home instead of attending the Opening Ceremony at PyeongChang. The Crown Prince, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), attended…

Princess Madeleine’s Third Baby To Be Born In Sweden

The Swedish Royal Court has released a statement regarding Princess Madeleine’s plans for her third child’s birth which is due in March 2018. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will become grandparents for the seventh time. Princess Madeleine and her husband Mr Christopher O’Neill made the decision, so she will be arriving in Sweden…