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!
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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.
Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is abdicating the Danish Throne in a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace on January 14th, after a Reign of 52-years. She will be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik, who becomes King Frederik X.
Danish Royal Family’s Portrait Orders
There has been much speculation in recent months about the Royal Family Order of King Charles III, but when Crown Prince Frederik becomes King Frederik X on the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark tomorrow, following a 52-year Reign, we can now also await the new King’s Order Portrait ’Ordensportrættet’.
Order of the Elephant
When Crown Prince Frederik becomes King Frederik X on the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark this Sunday, he will also become the Sovereign of the 330 year-old Order of the Elephant ‘Elefantordenen’, the highest Danish Honour, which we are featuring today!
The Jewels of the Queens of Denmark
When Crown Prince Frederik becomes King Frederik X on the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark this Sunday, Crown Princess Mary will receive the spectacular Heirloom Jewels reserved for the exclusive use of the Queens of Denmark!
Danish New Year’s Levée 2024
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary joined Queen Margrethe II for a New Year’s Levée at Christiansborg Palace on January 4th, following the New Year’s Banquet and a New Year’s Levée, ahead of Queen Margrethe’s Abdication on January 14th. Continue reading
Danish New Year’s Levée 2024
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary joined Queen Margrethe II for a New Year’s Levée at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg, followed by a Levée for the Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg Palace on January 3rd. Following the New Year’s Banquet on the 1st, another New Year’s Levee will be held tomorrow, ahead of Queen Margrethe’s Abdication on January 14th.