Queen Margrethe II joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary as they hosted their first Hæderstegnsmiddag at Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg on the evening of March 11th, which was first established by King Frederik IX of Denmark on his birthday in 1953. Continue reading
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King Constantine’s Memorial Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Greek Royal Family at a Thanksgiving Service for the life of the late King Constantine II of Greece at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on February 27th. King Constantine II passed away in January 2023, and was buried in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace following a Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens. Continue reading
Countess Sussie’s Sapphire Clasp
Happy Birthday to Countess Sussie of Rosenborg, who turns 74 today! The accomplished lawyer who is married to Queen Margrethe’s first cousin and could have been the current Queen of Denmark, Countess Sussie possesses some historic jewels, which include this spectacular Sapphire Clasp!
Queen Margrethe’s Silver Anniversary Suite
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Prince Henrik of Denmark, who passed away on this day in 2018! The French Count who married the artistic Danish Queen and became the beloved Prince Consort, Prince Henrik designed several striking jewels, the most iconic of which was Queen Margrethe’s Silver Anniversary Suite!
King Frederik X and Queen Mary’s Nordic Tour
Following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark, the new King Frederik X and Queen Mary are going on a Tour of Nordic region, beginning with State Visits to Sweden and Norway in May followed by longer tours of the Faroe Islands and Greenland on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in June and July.
Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Countess Elsa von Rosen, Princess Bernadotte, who was born on this day in 1904! The Swedish Aristocrat who married a Prince that relinquished his succession rights and became the aunt of King Harald V of Norway, King Baudouin and King Albert II of Belgium, and Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg, unlike her prominent sisters-in-law, Countess Elsa received few royal heirlooms from her mother-in-law, Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, which included Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch!
Queen Mary of Denmark’s Diamond Earrings
Happy Birthday to Queen Mary of Denmark, who is celebrating her 52nd Birthday today! The Australian Real Estate Agent who met her dashing Prince at a bar during the Sydney Olympics and has now become the popular Danish Queen, Queen Mary has a variety of heirloom jewels at her disposal, but has also complied a varied collection of modern jewels and newly acquired antique jewels, among them are her ‘Belle Epoque’ Diamond Earrings!
Proclamation Service at Aarhus Cathedral
The Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary for a Proclamation Service at Aarhus Cathedral on January 22nd, a week after the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X, as well as the Folketinget’s Celebration.
Parliament Reception at Christiansborg Palace
The Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary for the Folketinget’s Celebration of their Enthronement at Christiansborg Palace on January 15th, the day after the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X. Continue reading
Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark
King Frederik X was proclaimed the King of Denmark on the Balcony of Christiansborg Palace on January 14th, following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark after a 52-year Reign. The proclamation was followed by a Carriage Procession back to Amalienborg Palace.