Queen Margrethe II Thanks Danish Public For Their Support

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has thanked well-wishers following the funeral of her late husband, Prince Henrik, on Tuesday, 20 February 2018. The Queen's message translated into English. Amalienborg, 21 February 2018 For me and my family, it has been deeply moving to experience the warmth and sympathy that has flowed from all parts of…

Prince Henrik’s Final Journey To Copenhagen

Prince Henrik’s coffin began the 40-kilometre journey in a hearse from Fredensborg Palace south to Copenhagen so Danes can pay their last respects. The Danish Royal Family had declared a month of mourning after Prince Henrik died in his sleep on Tuesday, 13 February, at 11.18 pm at Fredensborg Palace where he wanted to spend…

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…

Denmark’s Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine Celebrate 7th Birthday

The Danish Royal Court has released new photographs to mark Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine’s 7th birthday on Monday, 8 January 2018. The twins were born at Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen University Hospital) in Copenhagen on 8 January 2011. Prince Vincent was born at 10.30 am with Princess Josephine born 26 minutes later at 10:56 am (local…

2017 Royal Year In Review

Our tribute to the year that was with the birth of a new prince, major birthday celebrations and anniversaries, a forthcoming engagement, royal children off to school with some passings. Royal Babies Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s second son Prince Gabriel of Sweden was born on 31 August 2017 at Danderyd Hospital in Stockholm.…

Prince Christian Celebrates 12th Birthday

The Danish Royal Court issued a photo, which was taken by his mother Crown Princess Mary aboard Dannebrog, to mark the occasion.

Danish Royal Twins Start School

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary proudly participated in a photo call as their youngest children, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, prepare for their first day of school on Tuesday, 15 August 2017. The photo call was held outside Frederik VIII's Palace, at Amalienborg, before the school run. Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine begin…

Podcast: Queen’s Official Birthday, Crown Prince Naruhito, Orkney Islands & Royal Ascot

Queen Elizabeth celebrates her official birthday, Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito visits Denmark, Norway's Crown Prince Couple visit the Orkney Islands and Royal Ascot news. Queen Elizabeth II's Official Birthday Queen Elizabeth issues a message reflecting the sombre national mood in the United Kingdom, following a succession of "terrible tragedies" in recent times. Scenes from Trooping…

Podcast: GQ Interview, Royal Run & Sheriff Hutton Castle For Sale!

Prince William's interview, the Queen prays for Manchester victims, Finland celebrates 100 years of Independence, Crown Prince Frederik's 50th birthday plans and Richard III's former home is on the market. GQ Magazine Interview Prince William's interview with Alistair Campbell for British GQ Magazine discussing mental health, the death of his mother and his children growing…