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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Dog Steals the Show—and Makes History—in Adorable First Balcony Appearance
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Royal dogs have been having quite a moment this year. Queen Camilla and King Charles both welcomed new puppies after The Queen's beloved Jack Russell terrier died, and last week, Prince William and Princess Kate's cocker spaniel, Orla, gave birth to four puppies. But on Monday, May 26, a European dog stepped into the spotlight when the Danish royal family celebrated King Frederik's birthday with a special balcony appearance. Queen Mary and King Frederik—along with their twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, 14, eldest daughter Princess Isabella, 18, and Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe—appeared on the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace to mark the occasion. Crown Prince Christian is currently undergoing military training and was unable to attend—but another family member happily filled in for the 19-year-old heir to the throne. One of Mary and Frederik's lookalike border collies trotted out on the balcony, much to the delight of the royal family. Princess Isabella and Prince Vincent are both seen bending down to pet the dog in the sweet photos from the event, while in one shot, Vincent gets the pup to shake hands. This is the first time one of the royal dogs has ever made a balcony appearance. While it's unclear which dog it was who joined them, the family owns two female border collies named Grace and Coco. The Danish royals welcomed Grace—who is related to their late dog, Ziggy—into their family in 2017, and she gave birth to two puppies in 2021. Coco, meanwhile, is Grace's daughter, and Queen Mary noted that it was hard to tell them apart. After meeting Coco's father on a royal engagement last August, she wrote on Instagram, "Last week I met Coco's father Eagle during our visit to Assens. It was a lovely surprise and great to notice how much father and daughter resemble each other." She added, "In the second picture, Grace is in the front and a curious Coco is seen behind. It can be difficult for some to tell the difference 🤔."
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sporty King Frederik of Denmark shows he can keep up with his children - as he joins them for annual Royal Run in Copenhagen
Denmark's King Frederik showed off his sporty side - and proved he could keep up with his children as he joined family members for the annual 'Royal Run' in Copenhagen this afternoon. The event, which takes place every spring in Denmark and has always been fronted by the monarch. His son Prince Christian, 19, too looked ready for action in matching navy blue tops with his father - and was flushed from a day of exercise as he and other relatives, including younger brother Vincent, 14, sported medals at the finish line by Amalienborg Palace. Their sisters - Princesses Isabella, 18, and Josephine, 14 - too beamed as they participated in a day of sports in athletic wear, with all the royals understood to have started from a different city. Showing her support, mother-of-four Mary greeted her loved ones as she donned a matching blue zip-up commemorating the occasion - which is being marketed as the 'world's largest royal amateur sporting event'. The Queen had her chestnut tresses down in a sleek, straightened style and opted for a simple but dewy make-up look perfect for the summer. It this year also has boasted its highest number of participants ever with 97,500 registered runners. Participants can choose the route they take - which ranges from 5km to one mile - and can choose to run or walk. The run, which has been in place since 2018, is organised by The National Olympic Committee & Sports Confederation of Denmark, DGI and the Danish Athletic Federation as part of 'Move for Life'. The family shared a number of moments from this year's run on social media - including a well-earned tasty plate of Spaghetti Bolognese to tuck into after the event. Mary's laid back athleisure ensemble today proves a contrast from her daring outfit -after she visited the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen last week. The Australian-born Queen, 53, put her best fashion foot forward as she arrived at the summit at DR Concert Hall. The mother-of-four stepped out in grey Bermuda shorts and a matching blazer which was cinched at the waist with an orange belt. She oozed confidence in the chic two piece which she completed with nude stiletto heels for the occasion. Upon Mary's arrival, she was greeted by Federica Marchionni, CEO of Global Fashion Agenda, and Alice Roberta Taylor, Chief of Staff. During her visit, Mary explored various stands at the fair and she was given a tour of the venue. Mary's brunette locks were styled in soft curls and her glam makeup enhanced her sophisticated look. The Global Fashion Summit, presented by Global Fashion Agenda, aims to foster industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion. It marked the second day of the three-day event, which is taking place in and around Copenhagen - a city respected for its trendy street style and minimalist designs. As she turns her attention to the world of style, the Queen has brushed off harsh criticism levelled at herself and King Frederik X for turning their backs on one of their 'main promises'. The royal couple visited Nordre Toldbod in Copenhagen where they boarded their Royal Ship, Dannebrog, for the official launch of the 2025 sailing season. But the decision to board the mighty ship was scolded, as the vessel said to emit 60 times more CO2 than the average Dane emits in one year. The pair sail on board the yacht through Danish waters every year. This year they will set off on their first 'major' sail on August 25 for four days but the summer cruises often last as long as two weeks depending on the schedule. In 2024, their sailing tour also included trips to Sweden, Norway and Greenland. The ship's impact on climate change has been questioned by local royal and environmental experts who branded the move 'disappointing and pathetic', leaving the Royal House no choice but to respond. In a written, translated response to the Danish Broadcast Corporation, the Palace's new head of communications wrote: 'The Royal House is aware of the dilemma associated with Dannebrog being powered by conventional fuel. '[We are] currently investigating the possibility of using alternative fuels with a view to reducing emissions from the Royal Ship. 'At the same time, it is important to emphasise that Dannebrog is a historic ship with symbolic and representative significance for Denmark. It is a gathering point, no matter where in the Kingdom it is located. The royal ship is in great demand.' Royal House expert Sebastian Olden-Jørgensen told B.T. News that it was 'only a matter of time before the climate issue hit the Royal House', especially given the King's public commitment to the environment. 'As the royal couple, we are concerned with being able to contribute to passing the planet on to the next generation in good condition, which requires that we promote the green transition,' King Frederik wrote in his book 'King's Words' at the start of his reign. Before the drama hit, the royal pair were busy carrying out their jam-packed schedule while moving out of home and into their summer residence on the shore of Lake Esrum in Fredensborg with Queen Margrethe. They moved residences on Monday 5 May to Fredensborg Palace, where they will be taking up residence in the eastern wing, known as Chancellery House, for the summer. The King and Queen along with their three youngest children Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, moved into Fredensborg Palace alongside Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe, who had already taken up residence in the main palace. The expansive property on Zealand island in Denmark has plenty of room to accommodate the whole royal family. It is something of a homecoming for the royal couple, who lived full-time in the Chancellery from 2004-10 when he was still the Crown Prince and Amelienborg Palace in Copenhagen was being refurbished. But royal watchers are intrigued by the fact that former monarch Queen Margrethe is staying in the main palace, while the current King and Queen's family have moved into the secondary accommodation in Chancellery House. Royal expert and historian Lars Hovbakke Sørensen explained to Danish publication B.T. that it was 'completely unproblematic' for the current King and his family to be living in the palace's secondary residence. The expert explained that although it might seem unusual, Lars said it was an 'obvious' result of Queen Margrethe opting to abdicate the throne in 2024, rather than it passing to her son following her death. '[W]e have a completely different situation than ever before, where we have a living, former regent,' explained Lars. As the northern hemisphere summer approaches, the Danish royal family traditionally move their residence to Fredensborg Palace. For most of the year, Frederik and Mary live at Amalienborg with their four children – Crown Prince Christian, 19, Princess Isabella, 18, and 14-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. However, Prince Christian will not be joining the royal family at Chancellery House this summer as he remains stationed in the town of Slagelse as part of his compulsory military service.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Prince Christian and Princess Isabella of Denmark's relationship under threat amid reports of sibling rivalry
Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark's two eldest children are growing up and coming into their own as royal figures. In recent months, both Crown Prince Christian and Princess Isabella have increasingly stepped up their public presence. But a new report suggests that the young adult Danish royals could find themselves increasingly at loggerheads as they grapple with their varying reception levels from the public. A palace insider told Woman's Day that Crown Prince Christian, 19, was allegedly taken aback following the outpouring of attention afforded to his younger sister Princess Isabella after she turned 18 last month. The palace source explained: 'It's normal for princesses to have more emulators than princes, so Christian's right to feel a little left out on the cold. But he's going to have to get used to it.' 'It was only a matter of time before Isabella would eclipse them all in terms of media attention,' the insider added. Royal watchers have now pegged the teen princess as one to watch. In just a short few weeks following her birthday on April 21, royal pundits quickly declared that Isabella was the 'ultimate modern princess'. All eyes were on the royal at a succession of celebratory events for her milestone birthday, with the princess applauded for her 'fresh approach, youthful energy and the modernity she brings to the royal family'. The accolades particularly began pouring in for Isabella after one memorable celebration moment. At her first birthday event held at Aarhus Hall on 11 April, Isabella took to the podium to give her first official royal address. Much to the surprise of attendees, a confident Isabella kicked off her speech with a funny and self-deprecating quip. 'Almost four years ago I found out that your words can be overheard when you least expect it,' Princess Isabella said, as the room erupted in laughter. 'Today I have no doubt that the microphone is on.' The comment referenced a terse moment in 2021 when Princess Isabella was caught on camera saying the words 'are you completely confused' to her mother, Queen Mary. At the time, Isabella's frustrated statement to Mary was made as the Danish royal family tried to arrange themselves for a photo op - with the candid mother-daughter exchange captured in a viral video. Isabella's bold decision to address her biggest public scandal head-on was praised by royal watchers, including Danish publication BT's entertainment editor, Fie West. 'Princess Isabella shows great initiative by starting her very first official speech with a joke,' Fie said, adding that Isabella had proved herself to be 'extremely charming'. The positive reception only continued in the following days when Isabella took centre stage at a black tie gala performance held in her honour at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen. As the royal family graced the red carpet, Isabella stood dead centre flanked by her parents King Frederik and Queen Mary. Next to them were 14-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine – and finally Crown Prince Christian. With his predestined future as heir to the throne, the latest Woman's Day report suggested it may be difficult for the Prince to fathom seeing a sibling shine. 'As much glory as it will be to sit on a throne, at the tender age of 19 watching as his sister is literally festooned with new opportunities, from profile interviews to modelling and speaking gigs is difficult for Christian,' said the palace insider. Meanwhile, as Princess Isabella enjoyed her recent moment in the spotlight, her older brother Prince Christian has been more quiet of late. The Prince is currently away embarking on months of military training with the Guard Hussar Regiment in Slagelse - returning only briefly for the recent birthday events for his sister and grandmother, Queen Margrethe. Prior to that, the teen prince spent several months off the grid in remote East Africa undertaking a "gap year" holiday in late 2024. While the latest report suggests there could be a brewing rivalry between the two eldest Danish royal siblings, it also addressed the extent to which their mother Queen Mary, 53, would be actively attempting to quash any sign of tension. Rather than seeing each other as adversaries, the report suggested that Mary will be advocating for her two eldest children to be each other's greatest support and allies. It's understandable that the royal mother of four would be on the front foot with any potential royal sibling rivalry issues, particularly given her husband Frederik's own personal history. Reports of tension, jealousy and sibling rivalry have been well reported for years between King Frederik, 56 and his younger brother, Prince Joachim. Joachim and Frederik are said to have endured a strained relationship since childhood, allegedly due to the now King being shown favouritism. That tension is said to have continued into adulthood, eventually culminating in the decision by Joachim and his wife Princess Marie to relocate their family overseas in 2019. The royal family still live abroad in Washington DC where Prince Joachim, 55, is military attaché to the Danish Embassy in America. The family rift spilled into the open in January 2023 when then monarch Queen Margrethe, 85, made the surprising move to strip Joachim's four children of their royal titles. Unable to bite his tongue, Joachim and his family unleashed a torrent of statements about the unfair treatment of his family. Margrethe later conceded that the situation was not well handled, but stood firmly by the decision to remove her grandhcildren's titles. Certainly, Queen Mary along with the Danish royal family would be keen to avoid any kind of history repeating when it comes to warring siblings.
