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Unexpected Guest Crashes the Danish Royal Family's Palace Balcony Moment

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27-05-2025

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Unexpected Guest Crashes the Danish Royal Family's Palace Balcony Moment

An unexpected guest crashed the Denmark royal family's palace balcony appearance on Monday, May 26 The furry visitor showed off by doing a trick with help from Prince Vincent The family's public appearance marked King Frederik's 57th birthdayKing Frederik of Denmark rang in his 57th birthday in Copenhagen with a balcony appearance alongside his family, a roaring crowd waving flags and a surprise! On Monday, May 26, the King was joined by members of the Danish royal family on the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, including his mother Queen Margrethe, his wife Queen Mary and three of their four kids. But during the appearance, an unexpected guest also got some attention from those gathered below! While the King and his family waved, one of the royal family's pet dogs made their way onto the balcony. As seen in footage of the unexpected moment, the pup wandered out, making the family laugh. Then, 14-year-old Prince Vincent leaned down to show off a trick — and the border collie did a handshake with a paw, drawing coos from the crowd. The dog then took a look around and got a pet from King Frederik before heading back inside. Like her eldest son and his family, Queen Margrethe is a well-known dog lover, owning several different breeds over the years. Her pets have even joined her in official royal portraits. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! In addition to his son Prince Vincent, King Frederik was joined during the balcony appearance by his two daughters, 18-year-old Princess Isabella and 14-year-old Princess Josephine (Vincent and Josephine are twins). The only royal child not in attendance was the eldest child, Crown Prince Christian, 19, who is currently undertaking military training. In January 2024, King Frederik acceded to the throne when Queen Margrethe abdicated after reigning for more than half a century. 'That much time does not pass without a trace for any human being – not even me! Time wears on, and the 'bad things' become more numerous,' she said in a speech at the time, according to an English translation of her remarks. 'You can no longer overcome the same things as you once could.' Read the original article on People

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27-05-2025

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Unexpected Guest Crashes the Danish Royal Family's Palace Balcony Moment

An unexpected guest crashed the Denmark royal family's palace balcony appearance on Monday, May 26 The furry visitor showed off by doing a trick with help from Prince Vincent The family's public appearance marked King Frederik's 57th birthdayKing Frederik of Denmark rang in his 57th birthday in Copenhagen with a balcony appearance alongside his family, a roaring crowd waving flags and a surprise! On Monday, May 26, the King was joined by members of the Danish royal family on the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, including his mother Queen Margrethe, his wife Queen Mary and three of their four kids. But during the appearance, an unexpected guest also got some attention from those gathered below! While the King and his family waved, one of the royal family's pet dogs made their way onto the balcony. As seen in footage of the unexpected moment, the pup wandered out, making the family laugh. Then, 14-year-old Prince Vincent leaned down to show off a trick — and the border collie did a handshake with a paw, drawing coos from the crowd. The dog then took a look around and got a pet from King Frederik before heading back inside. Like her eldest son and his family, Queen Margrethe is a well-known dog lover, owning several different breeds over the years. Her pets have even joined her in official royal portraits. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! In addition to his son Prince Vincent, King Frederik was joined during the balcony appearance by his two daughters, 18-year-old Princess Isabella and 14-year-old Princess Josephine (Vincent and Josephine are twins). The only royal child not in attendance was the eldest child, Crown Prince Christian, 19, who is currently undertaking military training. In January 2024, King Frederik acceded to the throne when Queen Margrethe abdicated after reigning for more than half a century. 'That much time does not pass without a trace for any human being – not even me! Time wears on, and the 'bad things' become more numerous,' she said in a speech at the time, according to an English translation of her remarks. 'You can no longer overcome the same things as you once could.' Read the original article on People

Queen Margrethe Seen for First Time Since Hospitalization in New Photo from Royal Household

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22-05-2025

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Queen Margrethe Seen for First Time Since Hospitalization in New Photo from Royal Household

Queen Margrethe of Denmark was photographed for the first time on May 22 after being hospitalized earlier this month The royal was discharged from the hospital on May 10 after being admitted days earlier for observation after contracting a cold The 85-year-old Queen abdicated in January 2024, making her elder son the new monarch, King FrederikQueen Margrethe of Denmark returned to royal duties following her hospitalization earlier this month. The 85-year-old royal received the Danish Bible Society's 2025 Prize on Thursday, May 22, and was photographed accepting the award in the Garden Hall at Fredensborg Castle. The former monarch — who abdicated in January 2024, passing the throne to her son, King Frederik — was awarded the honor "for her many-year commitment to faith, church life and Bible propagation," the Danish royal family said in an Instagram post. "The Bible Society Award was established in 2007 and is awarded to an individual who is recognized for special efforts to make the Bible present in the community," the post continued, translated from Danish. "The [prize] consists, among other things, of a framed original magazine from an early Danish bible edition." Queen Margrethe wore a pink and red checkered blazer and red skirt to accept the award, and she was photographed using a walking stick, which she has used in recent years. It was the first public appearance for the former Danish monarch since she was hospitalized at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on May 8 as a precaution after contracting a cold. Queen Margrethe canceled a handful of planned appearances, but was released just two days later. 'Her Majesty is well and is now back in her residence at Fredensborg Palace,' the Danish Royal House announced in a statement on May 10. Queen Margrethe cited her health while announcing her plans for abdication in a New Year's Eve speech in 2023. "In February this year, I underwent extensive back surgery. Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me," she said, in part. "Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future – whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation. I have decided that now is the right time." Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! King Frederik acceded to the throne in January 2024, and his Australian-born wife became his queen consort, Queen Mary. Their eldest son and heir, Crown Prince Christian, began his mandatory military training in February, serving with the Guard Hussar cavalry regiment at Antvorskov Barracks. Read the original article on People