Category Archives: Margrethe & Henrik

Programme for Queen Margrethe's 70th birthday

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Anne

[picappgallerysingle id="7717006"]The Danish court has released the programme for Queen Margrethe’s 70th birthday celebrations. The programme may be changed. To my mind, there is a whole lot of exhibits going on. No indication yet whether there will be a massive … Continue reading →

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Princess Marie will be giving out prize

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Anne

Amidst the recent news that Prince Henrik is stepping down from some of his royal duties, comes another revelation. Billedbladet reports that the annual “Prix Littéraire des Ambassadeurs de la Francophonie” awarded by the Prince Consort, this year will be … Continue reading →

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Prince Henrik stepping down

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Anne

Today the Danish court released the news that Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort, will be stepping down from his role as chancellor of the Danish royal orders. The Queen has appointed Prince Joachim as his successor in this role.

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Prince Henrik feels his age

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Anne

Prince Henrik of Denmark, the Prince Consort, is according to Billedbladet feeling his age. After last year’s surgery in his arm, he is now having great pains following rapid arm movements. According to Billedbladet, this means that the annual hunts … Continue reading →

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Amalienborg, 16. April, 2009

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Anne

Amalienborg, 16. April, 2009 Originally uploaded by librarian_triumphant The Queen’s Birthday. And the whole family was out in full force. I did not actually notice Princess Isabella until I came home – she is rather small behind the bars. The … Continue reading →

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Summer cruises for the Dannebrog 2009

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Anne

Every year the royal yacht Dannebrog has its summer cruises in Denmark, either with the Queen and Prince Henrik, or with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. This year’s programme has been published.   

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The Danish Home Guard

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Anne

With Crown Princess Mary in training for the Danish Home Guard: Army, Billed Bladet has pulled out pictures from the time her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe II, went through the training for the Airforce branch of the Home Guard.   The … Continue reading →

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