QUEEN MARGRETHE II
Who are Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine? Danish royal twins confirmed at Fredensborg Palace Church
Danish twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine were confirmed at Fredensborg Palace Church. This Lutheran rite of passage signifies their entry into young adulthood. The ceremony connected them to royal history. The twins will now be seen in a slightly more visible public role. This milestone marks their growing royal responsibilities.
Amid King Charles' cancer battle, Prince William's rise to throne may happen sooner than expected. How is Kate Middleton involved?
King Charles III is reportedly preparing for a smooth transition of power to his eldest son, Prince William, as speculation grows about the future of the monarchy. Amid King Charles’ ongoing battle with cancer, he has been delegating more responsibilities to Prince William, who, along with Kate Middleton, is stepping into future royal roles sooner than expected.
Can Donald Trump fulfill America’s 157-year-old dream?
Former President Donald Trump reignited controversy by suggesting the U.S. acquire Greenland for national security, coinciding with his ambassador nomination to Denmark. This echoes his 2019 attempt, reflecting a long-standing U.S. interest in the strategically located island, with historical precedents for such acquisitions.
Minimalism, modest expense, crownless monarchy: 5 interesting facts about Danish royal family
Denmark's monarchy is one of the oldest in the world, dating back to the Viking Age.
Denmark's King Frederik X takes the throne as his mother steps down
Denmark's King Frederik X officially ascended to the throne, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated after 52 years as monarch. The succession was formalized as Margrethe signed the declaration of abdication during a Council of State meeting at the parliament. Denmark, one of the oldest monarchies, does not have a coronation.
Denmark awaits new king, as Queen Margrethe to bow out
Margrethe stunned the nation of nearly 6 million on New Year's Eve when she announced her decision to abdicate after 52 years as queen, becoming the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily relinquish the throne.
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Denmark's queen is abdicating the throne. More royals have been doing that lately
Pope Benedict XVI shocked the Catholic world in 2013 by becoming the first pontiff in 600 years to step down. Though he wasn't a king, a pope has the robes and many other trappings of royalty - and more real power than many monarchs in the world today. Benedict cited declining health due to old age when he took that step at the age of 85. He lived another decade, dying just over a year ago at age 95.
Will King Charles abdicate in favor of Prince William? Here is what royal experts have said
Will UK's King Charles abdicate the throne in favor of his eldest son Prince William in five to ten years when he is still young? Know in detail what the royal experts have said.
Rebel without a cause turned progressive 'family man': Denmark's future king Prince Frederik is a mass of contradictions
Passionate about the environment, he has discreetly imposed himself in the shadow of his hugely popular mother, Queen Margrethe II, championing Denmark and its drive to find solutions to the climate crisis.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to abdicate throne in early 2024, next heir to be son Crown Prince Frederik
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, after over 52 years on the throne, will abdicate in early 2024 due to health considerations, passing the crown to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. Her decision, announced during a televised speech, marks a historic transition. Crown Prince Frederik, set to become King Frederik X, and his Australian-born wife, Princess Mary, will assume key roles in Denmark's monarchy. The Queen's resignation, effective January 14, 2024, maintains the royal family's influential but ceremonial role in Danish governance.
Queen of hearts & arts: How Denmark's queen Margrethe II dragged royalty to modernity in her 52-yr reign
Margrethe managed to stay away from scandal and modernise the institution -- allowing her two sons to marry commoners.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces surprise abdication on live TV
The 83-year-old queen, who ascended the throne in 1972, made the surprise announcement on live TV during her traditional New Year's Eve speech, which is viewed by many in the country of 5.9 million people.
World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
Sydney sparkled under a shower of silver and gold fireworks commemorating the 50th anniversary of its iconic Opera House, while the mood in Gaza remained bleak, with residents more concerned with survival. In Europe, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication after over half a century on the throne.
Once the bane of big tech, Vestager's star wanes
Margrethe Vestager stepped down temporarily in September after entering the race to become the next head of the European Investment Bank but lost out on Friday to Spanish economy minister Nadia Calvino.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, to undergo 'major back surgery'
The 82-year-monarch will be hospitalized afterward and undergo "a longer rehabilitation process".
Thousands gather in Athens for a last glimpse of Constantine, the last monarch of Greece
Constantine lived in exile for several years after the monarchy was abolished in 1974.
Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, dies at 82
Doctors at the private Hygeia Hospital in Athens confirmed to The Associated Press that Constantine died late Tuesday after treatment in an intensive care unit but had no further details pending an official announcement.
Prince Joachim of Denmark reacts after his mother Queen Margrethe II strips his children of their royal titles. See what he said
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II stripped her four grandchildren of their royal titles recently. The decision seems to have not gone down well in her own family.
Why has Queen Margrethe II of Denmark revoked royal titles of four grandchildren?
Denmark Queen Margrethe II is the commander-in-chief of the Danish Defence. She is Europe's longest-serving current head of state, having reigned as Denmark's monarch for over 50 years and the world's only current Queen regnant
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II tests Covid positive after attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Read to know
The Danish Royal Palace announced that 82-year-old Queen Margrethe II had canceled her official duties after testing positive for the coronavirus. She tested positive after attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, and the test was administered on Tuesday night.
The lesser-known, quieter queen
When she was crowned, 45% of Danes were in favour of monarchy. Today, some 80% like the idea, much of it due to the charm of their 82-year-old chain-smoking (since 2006, only in private) queen. Celebrations for Margrethe's golden jubilee were cancelled in January due to Covid restrictions.
PM Modi holds talks with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen
The Prime Minister had said in his departure statement that the visit will "provide an opportunity to review the progress in our unique 'Green Strategic Partnership' with Denmark, as well as other aspects of our bilateral relations.
PM Modi arrives in Denmark; to hold discussions with his Danish counterpart and participate in 2nd India-Nordic summit
"I will travel to Copenhagen where I will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen which will provide an opportunity to review the progress in our unique 'Green Strategic Partnership' with Denmark, as well as other aspects of our bilateral relations," the Prime Minister had said in his departure statement.
PM Modi to visit Germany, Denmark, France from May 2-4
In a statement, the MEA said this will be the Prime Minister's first visit abroad in 2022. In Berlin, Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, and the two leaders will co-chair the sixth edition of the India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC).
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid-19; experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms
The queen, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, would continue with "light" duties.
Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19 for a second time, goes into self-isolation
The royal is currently under self-isolation.
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