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2 days ago · The current King of the United Kingdom and King of Norway are agnatic members of this house, meanwhile the King of Spain and King of Denmark are matrilineal members. The dynasty rose to prominence when Count Christian I of Oldenburg was elected King of Denmark in 1448, of Norway in 1450 and of Sweden in 1457.
1 day ago · King Frederik X of Denmark has lived many lives, and today he celebrates his first birthday as Danish sovereign following the shock abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II, on New Year's Eve. Join Tatler as we look back on some of the significant – and, dare we say, dashing – moments of Frederik's 56 years, from Crown Prince to King.
3 days ago · A statue of Frederick VII, who signed Denmark's first Constitution, on a horse outside the Christiansborg parliament. Photo: Henrik Sørensen/Danish Parliament. Denmark celebrates the 175th anniversary of its Constitution on June 5th. Here's what the country has planned.
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1 day ago · in Europe (green and dark grey) Location of the Faroe Islands (red; circled) in the Kingdom of Denmark (yellow) Sovereign state Kingdom of Denmark Settlement early 9th century Union with Norway c. 1035 Kalmar Union 1397–1523 Denmark-Norway 1523–1814 Cession to Denmark 14 January 1814 Independence referendum 14 September 1946 Home rule 30 March 1948 Further autonomy 29 July 2005 Capital and ...
4 days ago · However, Anne was unable to attend the baptism in person, but she has met with Haakon on several occasions over the years, including King Harald and Queen Sonja's state visit to the UK in 2005.
15 hours ago · The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the head of state, with their powers regulated by the British Constitution. The term may also refer to the role of the royal family within the UK's broader political ...
4 days ago · Princess Anne was chosen as a godparent for Haakon alongside King King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, the late King Olav V of Norway and his aunt Princess Astrid. The Princess Royal has met with the Crown Prince of Norway on multiple occasions including King Harald and Queen Sonja’s state visit to the UK in 2005.
