Podcast: No Abdication in Denmark, Sapphire Jubilee & Georgian Papers Programme

Abdication rumours again, Queen Elizabeth's Sapphire Jubilee, new information about King George III, Swedish royal news and Prince Albert's plans for his mother's old home. Abdication Rumours Again! It's business as usual for Denmark's Queen Margrethe this week with a state visit and attending a Museum exhibition opening. Queen Margrethe still has no plans to abdicate…

Crown Princess Victoria’s Family Photos

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have released two new photos of their gorgeous children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar.

Denmark’s King Frederik IX’s Funeral, 24 January 1972

Denmark's King Frederik IX was laid to rest among his royal ancestors amidst pomp and pageantry in Roskilde Cathedral on 24 January 1972.

Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra Begins Her Teenage Years

Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra celebrated her 13th birthday on Saturday, 21 January 2017, beginning her teenage years.

King Harald of Norway Congratulates New US President Donald Trump

King Harald V of Norway has sent a message of congratulations to the new President of the United States of America on 20 January 2017. Mr Trump was sworn in as America's 45th President by Chief Justice John Roberts on 20 January 2017. He recited the oath of office on two Bibles: one used by former President…

Sweden’s Princess Birgitta Turns 80

King Carl XVI Gustaf’s older sister Princess Birgitta celebrates her 80th birthday this year. The Swedish Royal Family gathered at Drottningholm Palace for a celebratory dinner on 19 January 2017, including her sisters, Princesses Margaretha, Birgitta, Désirée and Christina. Tomorrow the Swedish Royal family will gather at Drottningholm Palace to celebrate the 80th birthday of…

Margrethe II Celebrates 45th Anniversary as Queen of Denmark

Queen Margrethe celebrates her 45th anniversary of her accession on the Danish throne on 14 January 2017. Her father King Frederik IX died on 14 January 1972 in Copenhagen, after suffering from influenza, followed by a heart attack.   I dag har Hendes Majestæt Dronningen været Danmarks Dronning i 45 år. Her ses det første…

Guard Nearly Shot Queen Elizabeth!

A former guardsman reveals details of an incident involving Queen Elizabeth which occurred early one morning at Buckingham Palace. According to an article in the British newspaper, The Times, the Queen couldn’t sleep so she had gone out for some fresh air during a late-night stroll. However, the guard was reported to have shouted out…

2017: Another Big Year For Royal and Historic Milestones

2017 is shaping up to be another big year for royalty and for commemorating historic milestones, especially in Denmark, Britain and Norway. Denmark 14 January - Queen Margrethe II celebrates the 45th anniversary of her accession in 1972. Great Britain The Queen sends her congratulations as Canada celebrates its 150th Anniversary this year, with various…

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s New Year Address, 2016

Queen Margrethe's New Year Address was broadcasted live from Amalienborg Palace at 6.00 pm on television and radio. Source: YouTube/Det Danske Kongehus Queen Margrethe's New Year's Address original transcript. God bless Denmark. The English translation of Queen Margrethe's New Year Address. History The New Year's Address is usually delivered from The Queen’s Drawing Room in…