Tag: Princess
Prince Joachim moves to the USA
Prince Joachim is moving to the United States, it has been confirmed by various sources, including the Royal House and the Ministry of Defence. From 1 September, he will join as defense industry attache and deputy defense attache at the Danish embassy in Washington DC. The position will initially last for three years, but there […]
Queen Margrethe’s week in the spotlight: Putin revelations, back surgery and her impending death
It must be quite annoying for Queen Margrethe today to learn that Prince Konstantin Alexios of Greece and Denmark has received new pressure. No, it has nothing to do with the identity of the lucky lady: the still-married British socialite, model and blogger Poppy Delevingne. It is more because tabloids and glossy mags worldwide describe […]
From third in line to less royal: Nikolai and his siblings no longer count so much
No longer counts for muchRoyal experts claim Queen Margrethe is seeking to consolidate the royal family ahead of public criticism that there are too many princes and princesses. The decision means that Nikolai, his brother Felix and his half-siblings Henrik and Athena will in the future be counts and countesses and be addressed with the […]
Straight, No Chaser: The silence is deafening
In the last month, there has been a stream of articles and a TV2 documentary about Herlufsholm, the country’s oldest and most famous school, which was founded in 1135 by the Danish sea hero Herluf Trolle and his wife. # RectorAlso!In the spirit of #MeToo, various alumni have come out of the woodwork to tell […]
Elementary, no one does it better: the British celebrate the Queen’s Platinum anniversary
Wasn’t it a delicious dish to pose for the guests at the British Embassy on 9 June, which gathered to celebrate the ‘Platinum Jubilee’ for Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. Admittedly, France’s Louis XIV, the Sun King, still holds the record for being the longest-serving monarch in history, but he was four when he […]
Queen Elizabeth – 70 years on the throne
The sun never sets in Britain’s Commonwealth – and its head is Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. Now she is celebrating 70 years on the throne. About Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth was born in 1926 and turned 96 on April 21, 2022. Took over as queen at the age of 25 when her father King George […]
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is coming to Copenhagen
An influential giantShe also said she would discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with Modi and reiterate Denmark’s position. “As an important member of the international community, India can play a significant role in making its influence count,” she said. The plan is for Modi to visit Queen Margrethe and the Crown Prince and Crown […]
How the French and Russians learned about each other
Before Russia joined the circle of European powers in the early 18th century, there was little interest in France and vice versa. Russian princess on the throne of France Almost nothing is known about the first contacts between Russians and French – historical sources are silent about the matter. But in the 11th century, an […]
Denmark must be home to a new NATO center
As part of the NATO 2030 agenda, Copenhagen will soon host a test center and acceleration site for quantum technologies. The development of new technologies is crucial in the global competition between great powers. Quantum technology, artificial intelligence and other new and disruptive technologies will change the way we live. Therefore, the new center is […]
How Swedish Prince Gustav traveled to Russia and never returned
The story had all the prerequisites for a romantic film: a destitute prince flees to Russia and wants to marry the tsar’s daughter. However, the story did not end so happily. And the truth itself can be more complicated. “Drunk with wine, Gustav threatened to burn down Moscow if they did not let him leave […]
The Road Less Taken: Embracing the Danish way of being a parent
When I married a Dane over 20 years ago and came to Denmark for the first time, I was a self-proclaimed ‘non-mother person’. I did not even know if I wanted children. What I would learn from this small country in northern Europe – known for, among other things, The Little Mermaid, Nordic Noir and […]
Duchess of Cambridge in Copenhagen today!
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrived yesterday on a two-day working visit. She hosts Crown Princess Mary. Prior to a private lunch arranged by Mary at Amalienborg today, she will be received by Queen Margrethe II. She has already visited a shelter where she learned about the Mary Foundation’s work with children. Last year, the British […]
The Danish queen has corona, but the symptoms are mild so far
Queen Margrethe II, the Danish monarch, has received the corona, the royal house confirmed this morning. The queen is 81 and therefore in an age group assessed to be vulnerable to becoming seriously ill, but so far she has shown only mild symptoms. So far, the Queen had shown great support for the restrictions when […]
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain wants Camilla to be known as the Queen Consort when Charles becomes king
“As time goes on, my son Charles will become king, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support you have given me; and I sincerely hope that Camilla will be when that time comes. Known as the Queen Consort as she continues her faithful service , said Queen Elizabeth II […]
Happy Birthday Princess Mary!
Born in 1972 on the Australian island of Tasmania, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson met Crown Prince Frederick at the Slip Inn, a pub in Sydney, while the King was visiting Australia for the 2000 Summer Olympics. The details of the fateful first few days have never been properly confirmed. Was the prince just introduced as Freddie? […]
Finland’s coal consumption will jump by a fifth in 2021
Finland’s coal consumption increased by 19 per cent in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Finland. The country burned 50 percent more coal in July-September compared to the same period last year and 54 percent more than a year earlier in the last three months of the year. The use of coal […]
Locked-in princesses – the scandals in the Middle East royal house
Princess Latifa in Dubai made a dramatic escape attempt on a jet ski but was forcibly returned to the country. She started smuggling out secret videos about her being held captive by her family. Some time later, Princess Haya, who was married to Latifa’s father, escaped. At the center of the accusations is Mohammed bin […]
Sweden introduces new covid-19 restrictions in the midst of increasing infections
STOCKHOLM, January 10 (Xinhua) – Sweden announced tougher restrictions on Monday, following a rapid increase in the number of new cases of covid-19. Work from home will once again be the norm from Wednesday, and the number of participants allowed at indoor events will be reduced to 500. At the same time, restaurants must close […]
Crown Princess Victoria’s husband tests positive for covid-19
STOCKHOLM, January 9 (Xinhua) – Crown Princess Victoria’s husband, Prince Daniel, has tested positive for covid-19, the Royal Court stated on Sunday, one day after the Crown Princess’ positive test. “The prince, who is fully vaccinated, has very mild symptoms and is well,” the Royal Court said in a press release. On Saturday, the Royal […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, January 9th
HOUSTON – A suspect is at large after shooting dead a person while leaving two others injured on Saturday morning at a post-opening club in southwest Houston, the largest city in the south central US state of Texas, authorities say. The shooting took place just before 8 a.m. local time, according to Houston police. (US-Shooting) […]
Crown Princess Victoria tests positive for covid-19 again
STOCKHOLM, January 8 (Xinhua) – Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has tested positive for covid-19, the Royal Court stated on Saturday, just days after King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia also tested positive. “The Crown Princess, who is fully vaccinated, has cold symptoms but is otherwise well. Infection tracing has begun,” the court wrote […]
King, Queen of Sweden tested positive for covid-19
STOCKHOLM, January 4 (Xinhua) – King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have tested positive for covid-19, the Royal Court stated here on Tuesday. Both have received three doses of vaccine and their symptoms are said to be mild. “The royal couple has isolated themselves at home in accordance with the rules, and […]
Princess Diana’s death
A documentary by Robin Jonsson. Producer: Lars Truedson, Third state power. Executive producer: Jon Jordås The program is from 2018.
