Don’t Miss a Single Sparkling Moment! Sign up for The Court Jeweller Newsletter The Court Jeweller Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World 04.23.2025 by // Leave a Comment Princess Isabella wasn’t the only royal lady in Denmark celebrating a milestone birthday in April marked her 85th birthday with a public appearance and a glittering private dinner who reigned in Denmark for half a century before abdicating in favor of her elder son celebrated her 85th birthday with her family at Fredensborg Palace and sisters on the steps of the palace to greet members of the public who had gathered to wish her well A few other royal ladies also wore interesting pieces of jewelry for the birthday appearance at the palace. Princess Isabella, Margrethe’s eldest granddaughter, wore amethyst earrings with a special brooch given to her by her grandmother The triangular pearl and diamond brooch has a rare pink pearl pendant drop The jewel originally belonged to Queen Alexandrine who gave it to Margrethe as a baptismal present in 1940 Queen Margrethe gave the jewel to baby Isabella in 2007 to celebrate her baptism were also on hand for the birthday greetings Benedikte wore pearls and a colorful cluster brooch while Anne-Marie opted for a sautoir-length station necklace and a butterfly brooch a private banquet was held in Margrethe’s honor under the grand dome at Fredensborg The table was decorated with newly-sprouted branches on which a series of Easter eggs were suspended These colorful eggs all feature designs and decorations made over the years by Margrethe herself The black-tie dinner was attended by a small group of family members (King Frederik and Queen Anne-Marie were the prominent royal guests) and friends Queen Margrethe wore a favorite dress featuring a white lace bodice and a red skirt and sash She accessorized with a sentimental suite of jewelry that has been in her collection for more than thirty years gave her the pieces as a silver wedding anniversary present in 1992 The demi-parure includes a necklace and a pair of earrings The set was recently included in the Golden Jubilee jewelry exhibition at Amalienborg. Here’s a closer look at the necklace from the set. Margrethe discussed the pieces in a 2022 documentary series noting that the necklace in particular is “a piece of jewelry that I appreciate tremendously.” a style particularly loved by both Margrethe and Henrik Both images from the 2022 exhibition were shared with me by one of our lovely readers Princess Benedikte chose a deep pink dress with floral embroidery for her sister’s birthday, paired with diamond and amethyst pieces from her personal collection. Benedikte inherited some of her gorgeous amethysts from her late mother Queen Anne-Marie wore one of her very favorite gala gowns a ruched blue dress made from fabric with a bright metallic sheen Her jewels included a diamond and sapphire floral necklace which has been in her personal collection since the 1960s Categories // denmark Enter your name and email address below to subscribe to our weekly newsletter Sign up for my new subscriber-supported community, Hidden Gems, delivered directly to you each Saturday! 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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark who "shockingly" renounced the Danish throne in January after 52 years is in Copenhagen's University Hospital after falling at her Fredensborg Castle home recently This led the Danish Palace's Director of Communications Lene Balleby to share the queen is doing well but was admitted for observation for the time being." The former monarch is said to be 'doing well' after her recent fall at Fredensborg Castle The ex-head of state's successor and eldest son, King Frederik X told gathered reporters outside of an event he was attending that the queen "Is in good hands," before adding Margrethe II was scheduled to attend an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Department of Archaeology at Aarhus University The ex-monarch was a lifelong archaeology enthusiast and always said it was the profession she would have pursued if destiny had not called her to become Denmark's sovereign Although still beloved throughout the Scandinavian nation, Norway's King Harald V turned on the shade back in January when asked about Denmark's Queen abdicating her throne after 52 years on the job."I stick by what I’ve always said that I swore an oath to the Storting (parliament) and it is for life," the monarch shared when asked if he had plans to abdicate his throne Queen Margrethe II's abdication in January 2024 left the world with no reigning female monarchs Like Great Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II Harald V is a firm believer in the ancient code of monarchy which is to reign and serve your subjects as head of state for every second of your life Harald V has frequently mentioned his intention to serve in his role indefinitely which was also a contradictory frequent talking point of Denmark's now-former monarch through the years "It's always been: you stay as long as you live. That's what my father did and my predecessors. And the way I see it, too," the Queen stated in a 2016 interview. Her abdication was the first for a Danish sovereign in nearly 900 years and left the world with no reigning female monarch over any of its monarchies King Harald's poor health is frequently in the news which is believed to be why Queen Margrethe abdicated her throne due to her ill health Although allegedly not in agreement with her decision, Harald V sent a message of congratulations to Denmark's new monarch, Frederik X, and his consort, Queen Mary "My family and I wish to convey our warmest congratulations to you as Denmark’s new King and Queen," he said while also praising the former monarch by adding: "Her Majesty Queen Margrethe has followed her country and her people through times of joy and sorrow with warmth Queen Margrethe II with her two heirs and Crown Princess Mary Powered by RedCircle Daily Mirror reported on Margethe's fall. GET BREAKING ROYAL NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX. Link to XLink to InstagramOpt-out of personalized ads © Copyright 2025 THE ROYAL OBSERVER™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. THE ROYAL OBSERVER is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Queen Margrethe of Denmark was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after suffering a fall at Fredensborg Castle, according to local media reports. It's understood from the royal household that the 84-year-old was admitted to the university hospital in Copenhagen where Margrethe's accident reportedly happened Margrethe was due to participate in an event on Friday marking the 75th anniversary of the Department of Archaeology at Aarhus University Margrethe had studied prehistoric archaeology at Copenhagen University known for her chain-smoking and love of dachshunds was last seen on Monday as she attended the Rungstedlund Prize 2024 at the Karen Blixen Museum ‘I have decided that now is the right time 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as Queen of Denmark I will hand over the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik,’ she said she said: ‘In this country we haven't gone in for that way of handing over It's always been: you stay as long as you live That's what my father did and my predecessors Queen Margrethe passed the throne to her eldest son thanks to the skilled healthcare staff who took care of me the operation also gave rise to thinking about the future – whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation.’ She handed the throne to her eldest son, Frederik, who now rules alongside his wife, Queen Mary – reportedly a close friend of the Princess of Wales is still known as Her Majesty Queen Margrethe and can fill in as regent if King Frederik Queen Mary and Crown Prince Christian are abroad The former monarch (pictured here at the balcony of the Royal residence on the occasion of her 78th birthday in 2018) is much-loved by the Danish Across Denmark, Margrethe is much-loved figure for her down-to-earth attitude – in 2011, aged 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit, and she is said to be so ‘normal’ that she shops in the supermarket. No doubt the whole country, and the rest of the world, will be currently wishing her a speedy recovery. Queen Mary of Denmark has shared unprecedented insight into the renovations at Fredensborg Palace the summer residence of the Danish royal family During a rare and intimate interview with Vogue Living Australia the 52-year-old monarch revealed that she and her husband have been working closely with eco-focused architect to transform an old workshop into a stunning Circular Annex house "I shared my thoughts about incorporating and rethinking the use of the building and making it as sustainable as possible both in its transformation and its operation," the Queen said as the old two-storey building had a strong and beautiful structure and was built from good "My husband and I followed the project from start to finish It's fascinating to see how much can come from building with what already exists Everyone approached the task with curiosity always asking: 'How can we make this as sustainable as possible?'" Queen Mary explained and their four children spend tmost of their time at Amalienborg Palace but Fredensborg Palace has become their haven where they celebrate birthdays and wedding anniversaries King Frederik and Queen Mary are all set to leave Amalienborg Palace with kids next month The Danish royal family has announced that the King and Queen will be relocating their residence to the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace in May along with their four children – Crown Prince Christian Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine- reside at Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen the couple will be officially welcomed to Fredensborg Palace by the Mayor of Fredensborg and a performance by the Fredensborg Castle Church Girls' Choir and the Fredensborg Brass Ensemble has a rich history and has undergone significant renovations to make it sustainable and modern Queen Mary spoke about the renovations in an interview with Vogue Living Australia in January where the 52-year-old monarch revealed that she and her husband have been working closely with eco-focused architect to transform an old workshop into a stunning Circular Annex house both in its transformation and its operation," Queen Mary told the magazine at the time The relocation comes days after the Danish Royal family celebrated Princess Isabella's 18th birthday The Chancellery House is not new to King Frederik and Queen Mary as they lived there shortly after their marriage in 2004 and it functioned as their main residence until 2010 Denmark’s Queen Margrethe attends the Rungstedlund Prize 2024 at the Karen Blixen Museum in Rungsted A view of the exterior of Rigshospitalet on Blegdamsvej in Copenhagen where Queen Margrethe has been admitted after a fall on Wednesday evening Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II who stunned her country by abdicating earlier this year has been discharged from a hospital after a fall earlier this week caused “damage around the neck vertebrae as well as a fracture of the left hand,” the palace said Friday The 84-year-old queen has her left hand in plaster and will wear a stiff neck collar in the months to come The royal household said in a statement that the mother of King Frederik X was “in good spirits and is doing well” but “will be in recovery for a longer period of time.” adding several of her public engagements have been cancelled Frederik and Mary of Denmark have already made the date public | en.edatv.news, Europa Press LIFESTYLE Mary and Frederik of Denmark Issue Urgent Statement: Bags PackedMary and Frederik of Denmark have announced the date when the move will take place May 523/04/2025 12:11:00h by Angélica Oyarzún The Danish Royal Family keeps a series of traditions that endure year after year They are what provide them stability in their busy public life and the seasonal move is one of the moments they most desire the return to the tranquility of the Danish countryside becomes a well-received escape for the royal family Although Copenhagen is their official home the monarchs prefer to enjoy a more relaxed environment during the spring and summer Frederik and Mary of Denmark have kept this tradition since their marriage | Europa PressThe Tradition of Moving to FredensborgFrederik and Mary have confirmed that on May 5 they will move to their traditional summer residence This annual move is part of a custom they have kept since their marriage they will be officially received by the mayor of the municipality and the castle church choir The town awaits this event with enthusiasm and the reception will be held with flags and songs starting at 5:00 p.m The Chancellery of Fredensborg is a very special place for the couple: "It's where we settled after our marriage," Prince Frederik highlighted and it is the place where their children lived during their early years Fredensborg is a place where the family lived their early years | @detdanskekongehus InstagramA Space Full of History and LuxuryThis building has been renovated and modernized but keeps its historical essence but it has become a key place for the Danish royal family this place has been the scene of important events celebrated there with the entire royal family a luxurious pool and a recently renovated equestrian track stand out which was a gift for Prince Frederik's 50th birthday is one of the most luxurious in the country The natural surroundings and tranquility of Fredensborg offer a perfect respite for the royal family although very busy with their official commitments move away from the hustle and bustle of the capital to find peace in their country home Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Eero Saarinen’s 1950s design for the US Embassy in Oslo has been restored for office use and is once again open to the public Eero Saarinen’s design for the US Embassy after years of restoration now houses a billionaire’s property company and the local branch of Amnesty International Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen was thinking of a Renaissance palace when he set out in the 1950s to design a new US embassy for Oslo University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science jaws gripping the top of a swaying blade of grass That's the reality for ants infected with the lancet liver fluke which begins with the hijacking of the ant’s brain The unsuspecting ant climbs up and clamps its powerful jaws onto the top of a blade of grass making it more likely to be eaten by grazers such as cattle and deer Researchers from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences have discovered that the parasite's ability to control the ant is even more cunning than previously believed the parasite can even get the ant to crawl back down the blade of grass when it gets too hot "Getting the ants high up in the grass for when cattle or deer graze during the cool morning and evening hours and then down again to avoid the sun’s deadly rays Our discovery reveals a parasite that is more sophisticated than we originally believed it to be," explains Associate Professor Brian Lund Fredensborg who conducted the study together with former graduate student Simone Nordstrand Gasque  now a PhD student at Wageningen University in the Netherlands The study of the parasite has just been published in the scientific journal Behavoral Ecology  The researchers tagged several hundred infected ants in the Bidstrup Forests near Roskilde "It took some dexterity to glue colors and numbers onto the rear segments of the ants but it allowed us to keep track of them for longer periods of time," says Brian Lund Fredensborg They then observed the infected ants’ behavior in relation to light It was clear that temperature had an effect on ant behavior the ants were more likely to be attached to the top of a blade of grass the ants relinquished the grass and crawled back down "We found a clear correlation between temperature and ant behavior We joked about having found the ants’ zombie switch," says Brian Lund Fredensborg several hundred parasites invade the ant’s body where it can influence the ant's behavior The rest of the liver flukes conceal themselves in the ant’s abdomen there can be hundreds of liver flukes waiting for the ant to get them into their next host They are wrapped in a capsule which protects them from the consequent host’s stomach acid while the liver fluke that took control of the ant You could say that it sacrifices itself for the others," explains Brian Lund Fredensborg.  Animals infected with many liver flukes can suffer liver damage as the parasite moves around the host's liver and bile ducts Brian Lund Fredensborg notes that there are many other examples of parasites that alter animal behavior parasites that hijack their host'sbehavior have a greater hand in the food chain than many might think this new study sheds light on an extremely underrated group of creatures parasites have never really been focused on that much despite there being scientific sources which say that parasitism is the most widespread life form This is in part due to the fact that parasites are quite difficult to study the hidden world of parasites forms a significant part of biodiversity they can help determine who eats what in nature That's why they're important for us to understand," he says The tiny liver fluke is widespread in Denmark The researcher and his colleagues will continue to investigate the parasite and excactly how it takes over an ant's brain "We now know that temperature determines when the parasite will take over an ant's brain But we still need to figure out which cocktail of chemical substances the parasite uses to turn ants into zombies," Fredensborg concludes 10.1093/beheco/arad064 Expression of trematode-induced zombie-ant behavior is strongly associated with temperature are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system Copyright © 2025 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Denmark's number one Grand Prix rider Cathrine Dufour is moving house She and her fiancee Rasmine Laudrup have invested in a new property and are moving in two weeks Dufour and her horses have been based at Grønagergaard in Roskilde bought the property in 2015 to support their daughter's professional career in horses Grønagergaard was completely renovated and become the home base for Cathrine's training business Around 40 horses are stabled at the yard and the hard-working Dufour gets up early every day to ride her own and clients' horses and then has a full programme teaching students Dufour and her partner Rasmine Laudrup spilt the beans that they have purchased a new property in Fredensborg Dufour and Laudrup have known each other for a while but only first met at the CDI-W Herning in October 2019 and it was love at first sight They began 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Click here to register Please check your spam or junk folder just in case The Hermitage Pavilions and the Royal Bridge in Fredensborg Palace Garden will be restored in connection with the 50th anniversary of HM The Queen’s accession to the throne The restoration is made possible by a donation of 24 million DKK from the A.P Møller and Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller Foundation for General Purposes The restoration likewise marks the completion of many years of work on recreating the Baroque garden in Fredensborg Palace Garden which in 2021 was honored with the Europa Nostra Award Møller Foundation has continuously supported the extensive restoration of the palace garden since 2009 The work on the Pavilions and the Royal Bridge commences in the spring of 2022 Restoration of the Royal Bridge is expected to be finished at the end of 2022 but the Pavilions will be finished at the beginning of 2024 The two Hermitage Pavilions were originally built at the wish of Frederik IV to be used for service when the Royal Family dined by the lake The existing buildings date from 1765 and were built by the French court architect Nicolas-Henri Jardin The Royal Bridge was presented to Prince Henrik as a 60th birthday gift The Royal Bridge is located at the end of the palace garden in a straight axis in line with one of the avenues that extend from Fredensborg Palace in a star shape and that are a distinctive mark from the garden’s original French Baroque style U gebruikt helaas een verouderde internetbrowser. Voor een optimale ervaring met deze website is het aan te raden om over te stappen naar een modernere verie of installeer Google Chrome Frame Approximately 325 employees of the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces (Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen) and external partners worked over the past 12 years to return this remarkable Baroque garden to its former splendour with special care taken to ensure the sustainable future of the garden Also in attendance at the ceremony was the Danish Minister for Culture the Representative of the European Commission in Denmark the newly appointed chairperson of the Board of Directors of Europa Nostra Denmark Her thoughtful speech underlined the exceptional work of the Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen and the truly interdisciplinary approach that led to its success “The Fredensborg Palace Garden contains stories from the past it contains a cultural heritage that tells us something about who we are and how Denmark is made up But the restoration work also has a perspective In addition to the long vistas across the garden we find a look into the future with suggestions on how a baroque garden can be cared for more efficiently more sustainably and in harmony with nature” Mrs. Castenskiold also paid special respect to HRH Prince Henrik of Denmark, who was President of Europa Nostra from 1990 to 2017 and who passed away in 2018. His Presidency marked a phase of unprecedented growth and development for our organisation, which is today recognised as the true “Voice” of cultural heritage in Europe (read related news item) backed up these words and also emphasised the international aspect of the project and the importance of the Fredensborg Palace Garden for the preservation of Danish garden heritage and as a national symbol of Danish art and culture Christine Waage Rasmussen from the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces represented the group behind the restoration of the Fredensborg Palace Garden She provided an insight into the restoration work sharing the importance of the DNA-analysis processing to determine plant material as well as important design decisions necessary for public safety and the privacy of the Royal Family which will be prominently placed in the Fredensborg orangery was then presented to Christine Waage Rasmussen by Ettie Catsenskiold HM Queen Margrethe of Denmark then addressed the audience sharing her experiences in the decision-making process during the restoration and thanking the many professionals behind the beautiful results which show the importance of garden architecture for all to experience and to enjoy The fine weather allowed for the reception to be concluded with a guided walk through the garden where guests could see the results of the innovative restoration up close For additional photos from the reception, please visit the official website of the Danish Royal Family as well as the official website of Europa Nostra Denmark Welcome to IPE Real Assets. 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SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM: Please consider donating to keep our website running and free for all - thank you! The Danish Crown Prince family has moved homes again, as confirmed by the Danish Royal Court on Monday. Over the weekend, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary moved along with their children to the Chancellery at Fredensborg Palace, where the family will reside in the coming months. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess took over the Chancellery shortly after their wedding in May 2004. Prior to this, the 18th century building was Queen Ingrid’s residence for many years. Until 2010, when Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg was completely renovated, the Chancellery was the Crown Prince Couple’s primary residence. Last year, Frederik, Mary and their four children, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, lived for a longer period of time in the building. They took up residence at Fredensborg Palace for seven months before moving back to Amalienborg Palace, where they have stayed up until this weekend. Although the building seems a bit modest to function as a royal residence, it is quite exclusive. Inside, the Chancellery houses at each end a six-meter-high small hall in an almost square shape with a domed ceiling. The ground floor is 700 square metres and the first floor is 450 square metres. There are 30 rooms, which consist six of living rooms, three dining rooms and plenty of bedrooms. The former Queen of Denmark posed for photos at Fredensborg Castle with her dog Tillia Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment. MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty  G. Dagli Orti / De Agostini Picture Library via Getty Images So elegant! Crown Princess Mary looked stunning in a navy blue gown as she attended the Army Medal of Honour Dinner at Fredensborg Palace on September 26 The royal smiled for the cameras as she got out of the car SARAH FERGUSON MINGLES & TAKES PHOTOS WITH CHILDREN DURING VISIT TO RUDDI'S CAFE IN HUDDERSFIELD — SEE THE SWEET SNAPS! Scroll through the photos below to see her night out Mary wore a jacket, which had badges on it and brought along a matching purse and black shoes People immediately fawned over the princess' outfit "The Princess is glowing 🥰," while another added "And how beautiful is the Armed Forces' company uniform for women "The Danmark has a great Queen and Princess Mary will be an excellent queen consort PRINCESS MARIE ATTENDS THE ANNUAL DINNER AGAINST FOOD WASTE AT THE FRENCH EMBASSY IN COPENHAGEN — PICS "On the anniversary of Christian X's birth, Her Majesty the Queen is holding the Army's Badge of Honor tonight where Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess will also participate," a message on Instagram read The event took place at the gorgeous palace, which is located on the island of Zealand in Denmark. The Danish royal family resides there in the spring and autumn, and it is sometimes used for events and important state visits. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC THE ROYAL OBSERVER is a registered trademark Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service People may receive compensation for some links to products and services Offers may be subject to change without notice 05.01.2022 by // Leave a Comment The Danish royal family gathered at Fredensborg Castle for an important milestone celebration on Saturday: the confirmation of Princess Isabella Princess Isabella’s confirmation service was held at the Fredensborg Castle Church The crown princely family arrived together to the castle for the service was waiting with arms open wide for her granddaughter’s arrival The families posed for pictures on the steps of the castle before and after the service Isabella poses with her parents and her siblings the crown princely family poses with Queen Margrethe and a furry friend Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark Let’s have a closer look at some of the excellent jewels we saw as the royals arrived for the service Princess Isabella wore diamond stud earrings with a very special brooch made of diamonds with a large white pearl and a pink pearl pendant was Princess Isabella’s baptismal gift from her grandmother is that the brooch was originally Queen Margrethe’s baptismal gift from her grandmother Isabella has worn the brooch in public before for Prince Joachim’s 50th birthday celebrations in 2019 Princess Isabella wore a pair of rings with pink and white stones that echoed the colors of her brooch And she also wore a little sparkle in her hair: a pair of leaf combs are set with diamonds and dark blue sapphires That brooch had two small additional diamonds on either side that Margrethe’s brooch lacks.) One of Margrethe’s ancestors also owned a sapphire and diamond necklace clasp with a similar design Crown Princess Mary wore heirloom jewels for the confirmation service as well. For the first time, she wore the turquoise and diamond earrings given to her as a 50th birthday present by Queen Margrethe The earrings coordinated with the decoration on the belt of her dress The earrings belonged to Queen Margrethe’s maternal grandmother, Princess Margaret of Connaught. The coordinating brooch, also given to Mary as part of her birthday present is said to have come from the collection of Catherine the Great Little Princess Josephine wore some interesting jewelry for the service as well. Along with her charming rings and bracelets, she wore a necklace with a pendant that should look very familiar to regular readers of the blog. It’s part of Georg Jensen’s “Jubilee Jewelry” line, made to celebrate Queen Margrethe’s recent Golden Jubilee And Princess Marie brought along some sparkle as well She pinned a diamond clip brooch to the lapel of her jacket She also wore diamond stud earrings and a necklace with a matching diamond pendant We got a peek inside the confirmation service via the official photos taken by Franne Voigt and shared by the Danish royal court If the woman in the blue hat looks familiar there’s a good reason: that’s Queen Mathilde of the Belgians who is one of Princess Isabella’s godparents Isabella also has one more royal godparent: Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark I think that may be her sitting to Mathilde’s right And here they both are with the crown princely family and the rest of Isabella’s godparents in a formal photo from the day We also got some charming new portraits of Princess Isabella and the crown princely family from the day with her heirloom brooch sparkling on her jacket Doesn’t she look a lot like Queen Margrethe in her younger days And here’s a gorgeous image of the entire crown princely family Crown Princess Mary’s just beaming with pride and such wonderful heirloom jewels on display Here’s hoping Isabella has lots more important royal jewelry moments in her future 02.21.2018 by // Leave a Comment A small private funeral was held on Tuesday to celebrate the life of Prince Henrik of Denmark The jewels worn by the women of his family for the occasion were deeply meaningful and sentimental wore a heart-shaped brooch with a cypher in its center She often wears the brooch for funerals and memorials She also wore a pair of lovely pearl drop earrings These are the same earrings she wore on her wedding day each wore a brooch borrowed from their mother Isabella wore her mother’s daisy brooch (Queen Margrethe’s nickname is “Daisy.”) Mary wore a lovely two-stranded pearl necklace that served as a quiet tribute to her late father-in-law was Prince Henrik’s engagement present to her in 2003 She also pinned her small round diamond brooch Princess Marie also wore a subdued brooch for the service Categories // denmark, germany, Greece, in memoriam Photojournalist Bo Zaunders took a castle tour visiting several of Scandinavia's historic sites that boast fascinating glimpses of history and various connections with the arts He scheduled his tour — creating a series of three articles — to take advantage of as many operas concerts and theatrical events at the castles as possible Part one of the tour: Castles of Southern Sweden was published in the Feb Here is part two of the tour: Castles of Denmark Part three of the tour of Scandinavia's historic sites; back in Sweden, discovering royal theater history: Castle Hopping in Stockholm And traveling within the small country is easy it would be difficult to find a place more ideally situated than Hotel Store Kro in northern Sealand we found ourselves next door to Fredensborg and in close proximity to two other major borgs (castles) "When President Clinton was here," the receptionist told us referring to Fredensborg where the royal couple often receives important guests “Who just flew in and out with lots of security men who all stayed at Store Kro." so our Fredensborg exploits were confined to the surrounding gardens a king’s hunting ground-turned-mini-Versailles-turned-English-Romantic comprising some 70 sculptures of Norwegian peasants and fishermen ordinary people were rarely depicted in such a regal setting white and pristine and with no onslaught of tourists nearby Fredriksborg presented a visage of utter accessibility Fredriksborg was built in the Dutch Renaissance style at the beginning of the 17th century and was Christian IV’s preferred residence Prominent among its treasures is the Castle Chapel where Danish kings were once crowned has been the knight’s chapel for the Order of the Elephant and the Knights of the Dannebrog notably a number of concerts at which you can hear baroque music played on the old Compenius organ I knew it meant "cloth of the Danes," and referred to the Danish flag the flag fell from the sky when the Danish army was in a particularly tight spot fighting the Estonians outside what today is the capital Tallin It is by far Scandinavia’s oldest national symbol and with its cross-adorned design it’s the precursor of all other Nordic flags Studying the coats of arms that line the walls by the hundreds I learned that the Order of the Elephant The elephant was picked as a symbol because it is a creature of patience strength and virginity — virtues identical to those of the Virgin Mary I found a sprinkling of foreign recipients of the award — among them Churchill the President of the United States General Dwight D we ran into the slumbering stone figure of Holger Danske Once a mercenary at the court of Charlemagne but got so homesick that he decided to walk all the way from the south of France to Denmark Arriving exhausted at Kronborg (or what was there at the time) Legend has it that he will awake and do battle if his beloved country is ever threatened He sits in the deep underground of the castle just a few feet from what was once a brewery said to have supplied each soldier with about two gallons of beer every day known throughout the theater-going world as Elsinore Only two and a half miles from the Swedish coast from which the Danes controlled shipping in the Sound and exacted Sound Dues In the late 1500s it evolved into one of northern Europe’s most consequential Renaissance castles As we trotted through its magnificent halls we saw some tapestries which rather exemplified the kind of royal rivalry that ran rampant in Scandinavia some 400 years ago Fredrik II had commissioned about 40 tapestries featuring no fewer than 113 Danish kings Erik XIV presented a proposal for a similar series featuring 143 kings — beginning with Noah as the progenitor of the Swedish royal line Two hundred years after Shakespeare's death every summer is a "Hamlet Summer." At the outdoor theater in the castle courtyard we witnessed a rehearsal of "Al Hamlet," a contemporary play performed in Arabic intermittently monitoring the proceedings from a seat in the audience he told me that Al Hamlet was an explosive piece of political theater I later found that it had toured the world and won several international awards Instead of putting an exaggerated number of his predecessors on display had chosen motifs from the Scanian War of 1675-79 rather paled in comparison with some of the hall’s other treasures Exceptional are the silver lions and the throne made for Fredrik III in the 1660s "was modeled upon the Old Testament’s description of Solomon’s throne and first used for the anointing of Christian V in 1671." Also employed in the christening of the royal children for over three centuries The visit to Rosenborg ended with with a peek at the well-guarded Crown Jewels Knowing what a prosperous small country Denmark is we were astonished to hear that a portion of them had been pawned to a German businessman when the country’s finances had reached an embarrassing low in the late 18th century Denmark also boasted a court theater: In Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen showcasing 300 years of Danish theater history Hans Christian Andersen's 200th birthday was celebrated with a special exhibition the great author of fairy tales began his career by attending ballet classes In a separate exhibit were oils and pastels of opera singers actors and actresses who had once thrilled Danish audiences they all dated back to what must have been a rather spectacular artist's ball in 1885 I walked through Hofteatret with Ulla Strømberg a former theater and art critic for Danish Broadcasting who for three years has been the museum's director There was no mistaking her enthusiasm and drive a passion that had recently produced a flurry of publicity and promotional activities "And three times as many visitors." Gazing into the old theater which 150 years ago was refurbished in the romantic Biederman style in deep reds and gold I wondered if it was ever used for live performances Tel. +45 33 15 32 86, https://www.rosenborgslot.dk Tel. +45 33 92 64 92, https://www.christiansborg.dk Queen Margrethe of Denmark held a Gala State Council Dinner at Fredensborg Palace alongside Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary for the Prime Minister, government members, Secretary of State and members of the Royal Court. The dinner was held in the Dome Hall on Wednesday, 29 September, for the first time since 2017. Prior to that, the previous dinner was held in 2009. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 (@detdanskekongehus) A gala dinner is supposed to be held each election period, and local elections are due to be held in November. Mette Frederiksen became the Prime Minister of Denmark in 2019, and the next general election is set for 2023. Those in attendance at the dinner included the Council of State, which is a government body that deals with laws and essential government measures. They ratify bills parliament has adopted and present them to Queen Margrethe. A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 (@detdanskekongehus) This is not the first event Fredensborg Palace has hosted this week. On 26 September, Queen Margrethe held the Army’s Badge of Honour Dinner alongside Crown Princess Mary. The pair were even joined by the Queen’s dachshund Tilia during the Queen’s entrance into the Dome Hall. The Army’s Badge of Honour is for exemplary service in the Danish army and is given to those who have had 25 years of service in the armed forces. Each branch of the military gets the Badge of Honour Dinner per year; as such, the Army Badge of Honour Dinner is only held every three years. Glitz and glamour! Crown Princess Mary and her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, looked dapper while attending a royal dinner at Fredensborg Royal Palace this week The brunette beauty donned a purple top the prince sported a blue suit with matching pants Scroll through the gallery below to see more shots from the night SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX, ZARA TINDALL & PETER PHILLIPS CHEER ON HORSES AT ROYAL ASCOT — PICS! Date night! The couple held hands as they walked into the beautiful building "Fredensborg concerts have been a permanent tradition in the Royal House for over 20 years and last night Her Majesty the Queen had invited representatives from the film industry to a concert and dinner at the North Zealand Castle 🎬⁣," a caption read "Denmark is a strong film nation with proud traditions Copenhageners could experience the first film screening on Danish soil and the following year began production of a large number of Danish silent films about everyday life and major public events Asta Nielsen and George Schnéevoigt have secured Denmark a significant role in film history," the note continued Dig in! The princess looked animated as she spoke with other guests at the dinner table "Princess Mary you look amazing 🇦🇺," while another added "Velvet is such a wonderful fabric and always in fashion . When Frederik the 4th built Fredensborg Palace approximately 300 years ago there was a need for space at the palace for the Royal Danish House’s various livestock horses were especially useful for work and an important means of transport the royal family had an extensive stud operation with the coveted Frederiksborg horses The king’s finest horses were kept closest to the palace in the area between Fredensborg Palace Church and the Chancellery House a riding ground and accompanying stable were built The ground had been closed down for many years in connection with His Royal Highness The Crown Prince’s 50th birthday on 26 May 2018 Møller & Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller Foundation granted a sum for re-establishment of the historic old riding ground the foundation granted funds for restoration of parts of the Long Stable at Fredensborg Palace The project has been carried out by the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces over the past few years and the re-establishment was completed in April.  The re-established historic riding ground and Long Stable will be used from now on by The Royal Mews the Guard Hussar Regiment and the royal family A pair of white Kladruber horses from The Royal Mews recently had the first try-out of the riding ground which according to international standards for a dressage arena measures 20 x 60 meters red-painted wooden fence was built around the riding ground which is surrounded by a grass border and a beech hedge The Long Stable was last renovated in 1914 during Christian the 10th’s time and therefore was in need of a makeover and the whole restoration was carried out as considerately as possible and with respect for the historical geometry and color scheme there are boxes instead of stalls so the horses can be stabled according to current regulations The Royal Life Guard will be in red full-dress uniforms on The King’s birthday and The Life Guard will carry out a grand changing of the guard ceremony on Amalienborg Palace Square at 11:50 HM Queen Margrethe’s 84th birthday on 16 April 2024 will be celebrated privately at Fredensborg Palace and in connection with the changing of the guard at Fredensborg Palace The Band of the Royal Life Guards will perform a small concert in the Inner Palace Yard there arent any match using your search terms This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Guy Vanderelst/Photographer's Choice/Getty Images Erik Christensen via wikimedia commons, Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) xiquinhosilva via Wikimedia Commons, Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0) seier+seier via wikimedia commons, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) (cropped) Jørgen Jespersen via wikimedia commons, Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.5) Jamie Hamilton via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) cropped The aesthetic of minimalism is further accentuated when purposefully contrasted with opposing elements. In the case of Fredensborg House, designed by NORM Architects the exterior facade is characterized by patterns and rhythmic overlaps which are not minimal in any sense of the word when the focus is turned inward on the interior a harmoniously clean space that welcomes one the second he/she enters the central hall of the house NORM Architects consists of the design-duo Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn They both went to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts NORM was founded in 2008 as a multidisciplinary design studio focusing on residential architecture commercial interiors and industrial design The large size of the property is not immediately noticed until one walks through the east side of the house towards the main entrance The kitchen is centrally located to provide a more efficient workflow when preparing food and serving guests The kitchen is partly hidden to disguise the clutter from guests The lowest plateau of the house finds its way through three different areas of the house consisting of the living area The lighting of this house is very strategic and there is a breathtaking 18 meter stretch of vertical windows that connect the east and west axis of the house The other viewpoint of the house is the facade of the garden The architects explain “One of the main goals for this house is to provide a feeling of serenity and calm the use of different contrasting materials was minimized And to suit the elements of the buildings surroundings and staying true to its natural form a lot of local materials were used.” Leo Lei translates his passion for minimalism into his daily-updated blog Leibal. In addition, you can find uniquely designed minimalist objects and furniture at the Leibal Store FiiO'S sub-brand Snowsky has launched the Retro Nano user-friendly vinyl flattening machine that restores warped records to their original shape using precision heat technology Zaha Hadid Architects transforms public transit at the KAFD Metro Station in Riyadh with futuristic architecture Full of natural materials and respect for modern Swedish design the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection from IKEA debuts 96 new pieces You’ll always hear it from Design Milk first Our passion is discovering and highlighting emerging talent and we’re energized by and for our community of like-minded design lovers — like you In connection with the recently-concluded state visit from Finland The President and The First Lady followed a more than 150 year-old custom of signing one of the window panes at Fredensborg Palace on Friday Read about Fredensborg Palace. Looking good, you two! Crown Princess Mary and her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, dazzled while attending the Queen's Council of State dinner this week The brunette beauty shined bright in a silver gown, which she accessorized with silver drop earrings and a silver purse Scroll through the gallery below to see more photos "Moments from tonight's arrivals to Her Majesty the Queen's Council of State dinner at Fredensborg Castle," a caption read via Instagram people couldn't get enough of Mary's frock [that] dress Crown Princess Mary is wearing!" while another added Mary and her husband stepped out for the Crown Prince Couple's Awards on September 25 "Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are ready to award the Crown Prince Couple's Awards 2021 for extraordinary efforts and achievements in art and culture as well as social work," a caption on Instagram read "The Crown Prince Couple's Awards 2021 will be a festive evening with artistic elements centered on the Crown Prince Couple's presentation of four awards The show is produced in collaboration with DR and is currently broadcast live on DR1 from Vejle Musikteater," the message added The princess has been out and about lately as she also attended an event at the Presidential Palace Even though she's constantly on the move, Mary still looked put together! is situated overlooking Lake Esrum in the north of Denmark and boasts a large fleet of Jacobsen course maintenance equipment Due to the cold climate a lot of golf rounds are played in a contracted period typically 20,000 in the period from late April through to October peaking at 100 rounds per day in high season This puts a lot pressure on Per’s team – there are only four of them and one seasonal – so versatile and reliable machinery is of the utmost importance “We are a very busy course and from around 100 members when we opened “The performance and the reliability of our Jacobsen equipment is paramount to ensure we continually meet the needs of the members and the support we receive from local dealer Svenningsens is very good “We have two Jacobsen seven cylinder LF4677 wide area fairway mowers which are really productive while our HR-5111 is an excellent rough mower.” Care for the environment is high on Per’s agenda and he has significantly reduced the fertiliser and nutrient inputs to the greens and fairways One of his most recent additions is an Eclipse 322 diesel-electric hybrid greens mower; now in its second season it is using just two litres of diesel to mow all 18 greens resulting in an impressive reduction in fuel costs There are almost 200 bird boxes on the course and a professional ornithologist monitors the bird population and has created a chart which is displayed in the clubhouse detailing all the birds that can been seen in the vicinity There are also feeding stations for Red der and pheasants during the winter months Per has worked at Fredensborg since February 1998 and was previously assistant head greenkeeper at Hillerød Golf Club for 12 years On leaving school he initially trained as a blacksmith which is surprising when you appreciate that he is a very accomplished golfer He has won the Danish Greenkeeping Association’s championship seven times has played in the European and World greenkeeping championships had a handicap of one and is currently playing off four Ransomes Jacobsen www.ransomesjacobsen.com Fredensborg Golf Club www.fgc.dk Following the news of the theft of over £2 million of stock from its Manchester warehouse last weekend Worldwide Golf Brands reports that the business is 'back up and running' with minimal disruption to the vast majority of its customers the business growth agency for UK and Irish golf clubs has launched a new marketing system that has delivered rapid advances in the service they deliver Brocket Hall has announced that world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon is to open a new state-of-the-art putting studio at the Hertfordshire-based venue GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) 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empties into the Roskilde Fjord The Arresø was previously a fjord but was cut off from the sea by tectonic activity that caused a rise in the land between it and the sea the lake is known for its floral and avian diversity and its habitat is protected by the Kongernes Nordsjælland National Park Tourists can enjoy boat tours on the lake while visiting the national park Lake Esrum is Denmark’s second biggest lake The lake is located in central North Zealand which is one of the country’s largest forests which is an official residence of Denmark's royal family is located on the southeast shores of Lake Esrum fishing in Lake Ersum is restricted to angling The lake is located in the eastern part of Jutland Mossø features rich birdlife and is part of an international bird protection area Stadil Fjord is Denmark’s fourth largest lake the Stadil Fjord is not connected to the sea but is a freshwater lake The lake and its surrounding area is known for its spectacular natural beauty and the near flat landscape on its shores is composed of reed forests Stadil Fjord is one of Denmark’s cleanest lakes and offers great conditions for hikers and cyclists Saltbæk Vig is Denmark’s fifth biggest lake It is a brackish lake located in West Zealand and was formed as a result of a failed containment project The area surrounding Saltbæk Vig is home to diverse flora and a variety of bird species It also ranks as the country's seventh largest lake in terms of area photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Her Majesty The Queen delivers the New Year Address at Fredensborg Palace this year SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM: Please consider donating to keep our website running and free for all - thank you On Wednesday the images were two portraits of Her Majesty The Queen taken in the fall and winter of 2019 at Amalienborg two more portraits of the Queen and her dog have been published The two last photos are taken in the gardens outside of Fredensborg Castle where Queen Margrethe has been staying Fredensborg is a castle located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum in Denmark It is the Danish Royal Family’s spring and autumn residence and is often the site of important state visits and events in the Royal Family It is the most used of the Royal Family’s residences The pictures have received a mixed response in Denmark with some thinking they are too pompous Søren Jakobsen told to the Danish newspaper EX: “I know Abrahamsen He has been a little too honoured for the task because it falls a bit outside of what he usually does.” Art historian and expert in royal portraits Thyge Christian Fønss-Lundberg is more positive He told to the newspaper: “These are some nice pictures Especially the picture where Margrethe holds the shoulders of Frederik and Christian we are not used to seeing our queen show great emotions Per Morten Abrahamsen is best known for his staged photography which often breaks the frame of the traditional portrait The portrait series is designed as an interaction between the photographer’s research and proposals as well as the Queen’s own wishes There will be a completely different celebration of Queen Margrethe’s 80th birthday than planned because of the coronavirus pandemic The Danish Queen had planned to celebrate the day with pomp and splendour a reception at Copenhagen City Hall and a private dinner and dance at Fredensborg Palace had been planned and royals from all over the world were expected to attend It was announced earlier in March that the grand birthday celebration had been cancelled thousands of people across Denmark are expected to come together to sing their birthday wishes to their Queen on April 16th while they are also being encouraged to make dashchund hats and special cakes to celebrate with Margrethe II The Queen and The Prince Consort bid Finland’s President and First Lady Jenni Elina Haukio welcome to Denmark on 4 -5 April 2013 The presidential jet lands on 4 April at the Vilhelm Lauritzen terminal where The Queen and The Prince Consort and the Royal Family will greet The President and The First Lady there will be a welcoming ceremony at Fredensborg Palace with an escort by the Royal Household Hussar Guard Regiment The Queen and The Prince Consort host a Gala Dinner at Fredensborg Palace Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal & Haverhill Echo Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal and Haverhill Echo Home   Sudbury   News   Article Sudbury cemented its close partnership with Fredensborg in Denmark this month when it welcomed foreign visitors to celebrate more than a decade as twinned towns Sudbury Town Council and the Sudbury Town Twinning Association hosted their Danish counterparts over several days leading them on a guided tour around the town as well as visits to the Nethergate Brewery in Long Melford and the Duxford Imperial War Museum the mayors of both towns then re-signed the twinning charters which officially link Sudbury Town Council and the Fredensborg municipality Fredensborg is the third location twinned with Sudbury The formal connection has resulted in school exchange programmes sports competitions and other collaborations vice-chairman of the Sudbury Town Twinning Association told the Free Press that the partnership had helped to broaden the town’s horizons as few local people knew much about Denmark compared to other European countries it has given us a great understanding of different ideas and views and allowed us to meet people from different backgrounds,” she said “It has fostered talking and understanding and it’s so interesting to hear how people in other countries perceive it I would like to see more groups of all ages get involved To learn more about the twinning partnerships The first place of my own I lived in Oslo was Fredensborg just a stone’s throw from the excitement of Central Oslo Here’s a look back at my blog post from when I moved in The weekend was a scorcher with the mercury busting 30 degrees C I took some time out to get familiar with my new neighbourhood – Fredensborg Despite only being in Oslo for 5 weeks I have a rough idea about the area as it’s where I've been mainly hanging out I need to know the dull stuff like where the shops are Walk a few steps south and I’m in the city centre, walk over the Eventyrbrua (Bridge of Adventure/Fairytales) and I’m in Grünerløkka Within a 10-12 minute walk are all the T-Bane (metro) and trikk (tram) lines plus the Oslo Sentralstasjon (Central Train Station) so it really is the perfect base from which to explore the city Apologies in advance for the hipster speak but the neighbourhood seems pretty “urban rock chic” I'm around the corner from the Rockefeller gig venue, my local is the rock bar Revolver and I'm just a few minutes walk from Blå where I saw Metronomy There's also a treehouse theatre in my local park… look There's a Kiwi shop in my apartment building but a few minutes away there's a bigger and cheaper Rema 1000 Wendy doesn't like me shopping there because they sponsor Rosenborg something the size of a standard Tesco is very rare Just over the bridge in Grünerløkka there's an Expert (store) for geeking out on TVs digital cameras and surround sound systems plus tons of nice cafes and arty independent shops selling bric-n-brac & nic-n-nac & things Something I'm yet to adjust to is the complete shutdown on Sundays in Norway There's a Joker minimarket just a few minutes' walk away which is open on Sundays it's expensive but it'll do for those Sunday mornings when nothing other than bacon will do Originally from the UK, David now lives in Trondheim and was the original founder of Life in Norway back in 2011. He now works as a professional writer on all things Scandinavia Who or what is Rosenborg and why shouldn’t they be sponsored They are the Manchester United of Norwegian football and Wendy doesn’t like them 🙂 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Life in Norway is published by Words of Norway AS