Denmark
Queen Margrethe II Celebrates Ruby Jubilee
The Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II isn’t the only jubilee being celebrated this year. On 14 January, Queen Margrethe celebrated 40 years on the Danish throne, giving Denmark its own Ruby Jubilee.
The Royal Waiting Room – Crown Prince Frederik
The times are changing, and – taking in account the age of many of the monarchs worldwide – it is safe to assume that the coming years, we will see at least a few changes in the succession lines. Time to take a closer look at all those heirs, how they have prepared for their duties and how they are perceived among the public. This blog will focus on Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. Is something rotten in the state of Denmark?
Danish Royal Twins Born!
The Danish court announced that Crown Princess Mary gave birth to the long-awaited twins this Saturday, 8 January 2011. The two children, a boy and a girl, were born at Righospitalet in Copenhagen. Crown Prince Frederik was present at the hospital the whole time.
Royal Twins
The Danish royal house announced yesterday that Crown Princess Mary is pregnant with twins, who are due to arrive in January of next year. The Crown Prince and Princess already have two children, Prince Christian and Princess Isabella, aged 4 and 3 respectively. The timing of the announcement means that Princess Mary is already four months pregnant. Announcements of royal pregnancies are usually made earlier than four months, but with the Princess already being 38 and expecting twins, it may be a case of being safe rather than sorry.