Confirmation of Count Henrik of Monpezat
Queen Margrethe
Baden Palmette Tiara
Today marks the Centenary of the Death of Princess Louise of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Baden, who passed away on this day in 1923. The Prussian Princess who was the Grand Duchess of Baden for over 50 years, much of the Grand Duchess’ jewellery collection ended up in Denmark and Greece through her great-granddaughter, Queen Ingrid of Denmark, including the spectacular Baden Palmette Tiara!
Queen Margrethe’s 83rd Birthday
The extended Danish Royal Family joined Queen Margrethe II on the Balcony of Amalienborg Palace to mark her 83rd Birthday on April 16th. This was the first time the Danish Royal Family have celebrated Queen Margrethe’s Birthday at Amalienborg since 2018, and today also mark’s Queen Margrethe’s return to public duties after her back surgery. Continue reading
Danish Pearl Poiré Tiara
Happy Birthday to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who celebrates her 83rd Birthday today! The exuberant Danish Queen has many splendid Heirlooms from the Swedish, British and German Royal Families, but among the highlights of her historic collection is the spectacular Danish Pearl Poiré Tiara!
Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece
Royal Guests from around the world joined the Greek Royal Family for the the Funeral of King Constantine II of Greece at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens at noon on January 16th, which will be followed by the Burial in the Royal Cemetery at Tatoi Palace. The former King Constantine II was an Olympic Gold Medalist before becoming the Sovereign for nine years and then being exiled for over 40 years, returning to Greece only a decade ago. Continue reading
Royal Guests arrive in Athens
Danish New Year’s Levée 2023
Danish New Year’s Levée 2023
Danish New Year’s Banquet 2023
The Danish Royal Family joined Queen Margrethe for the annual New Year’s Court (Nytårskur) and Banquet hosted at Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg in Copenhagen on January 1st. Two more New Year’s Levees will be held later this week, all for the first time since 2020.
Prince Joachim of Denmark’s Children lose Princely Titles
The Danish Royal Court has released a Statement that from January 1st, 2023, the four children of Prince Joachim of Denmark, younger son of Queen Margrethe II, can only use their titles of Count and Countess of Monpezat, as their previous titles as Prince and Princess of Denmark will lapse. Thus, Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Henrik, and Princess Athena are now titled Count Nikolai, Count Felix, Count Henrik, and Countess Athena of Monpezat. The decision comes after Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations in September. Continue reading
