Location, location, location! A new study on aging across 40 countries confirms that your geographic location and your “exposome” — the physical, social and sociopolitical factors in your environment — significantly influence your chances of enjoying a long, healthy life. Two women bike in Copenhagen in this undated photo. Denmark is where you should go … Read more
Hold your horses. A Danish woman donated her daughter’s pet pony to Zoo in Denmark — so it could be eaten by lions. Pernille Sohl reportedly donated her teenage daughter Angelina’s German riding pony, Chicago 57, to the Aalborg Zoo in the country’s northern region. Zookeepers have said they’re hoping to mimic the natural food … Read more
Princess Josephine of Denmark is paving her own path within the royal fold. The 14-year-old royal, who is the youngest daughter of King Frederik X and Queen Mary, has chosen to enroll in a new school for the upcoming year — marking a dramatic break from tradition. The Danish Royal House announced Monday that the princess has … Read more
There was a buzz in the air. Queen Mary of Denmark was forced to cut a recent royal engagement short after experiencing sudden pains in her leg — which later turned out to be a wasp sting. The Danish royal, 53, was joined by her husband, King Frederik, 57, their daughter Princess Isabella, 18, and son … Read more
The 19-year-old Prince of Denmark has gotten as far away from prestige and ceremony as possible and has been spotted having fun at festival. Christian is the eldest son of Australia’s own Queen Mary, who left Australia to marry King Frederik. When they met Frederik, was still a prince. Their romance and subsequent marriage sent … Read more
The world’s most liveable city for 2025 has been revealed — and after a three-year run at the top of the list, Vienna was dethroned. The annual list from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Copenhagen as the most liveable city in the world. The EIU, a sister organization to The Economist magazine, rates 173 … Read more
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark have bid farewell to their longtime official residence — the regal Amalienborg Palace. The Danish royals have permanently moved to Fredensborg Palace, their summer residence located on the shore of Esrum Lake. The Danish royals on Monday officially moved into the eastern wing of the palace, known … Read more
The happiest place on Earth isn’t Disneyland. People feeling down in the dumps should consider relocating to Copenhagen, Denmark, which has been named the happiest city in the world in 2025 by the Institute for Quality of Life. Meanwhile, the Big Apple was named number one in the US on the so-called Happy City Index, … Read more
Archaeologists recently made a startling discovery: They found that two 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Central America were actually two Danish slave ships. The ships, named Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, are located in shallow waters off Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park. The 18th-century vessels were shipwrecked in 1710, according to the National Museum of Denmark. “Fridericus Quartus was … Read more
Move over scepters and orbs, it’s time for new royal regalia. Princess Isabella of Denmark’s official portraits in honor of her 18th birthday have divided fans after she sensationally broke royal protocol by posing with her cell phone. In images released by the Danish Royal House earlier this week, the young royal — who is … Read more
According to a recent study, there are many lonely souls in this world. People can feel lonely for any reason at any age — however, those 50 and older are said to be the most lonesome. Where are these desolate people? After studying 29 countries and their loneliness rates — a team of Emory University … Read more
Princess Isabella of Denmark has marked her 18th birthday with a series of official portraits — and she’s wearing her first tiara. The eldest daughter of King Frederik X and Queen Mary posed for several photographs at Knight’s Hall at Amalienborg Palace — the Danish royal family’s main residence located in the capital city of Copenhagen. … Read more
Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday. Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top of the happiness rankings in the annual report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Besides Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden remain the top … Read more
Why are some people happier than others? And how can we improve our quality of life? Those are the two main questions I have been trying to answer for more than a decade. I run the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen — and, no, we don’t have unicorns or chocolate fountains in the office. We … Read more
Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe. Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City. Miss Mexico placed third. It is the first time a Danish contestant has won Miss Universe. The … Read more
A new, better Ozempic? Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie burning — without any signs of nausea. “While GLP-1-based therapies have revolutionized patient care for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, safely harnessing energy expenditure and controlling appetite without nausea remain two holy grails … Read more
Queen Mary of Denmark jetted off on a vacation without her husband, King Frederik X, one year after his alleged affair. The Australian-born royal, 52, was seen enjoying a day at Balmoral Beach in Sydney, Australia, with pals and her youngest daughter, Princess Josephine. It marks her first trip since assuming the throne alongside her … Read more
Queen Mary of Denmark has revealed her eldest son and heir to the Danish throne, Crown Prince Christian, is moving to Africa after graduating from high school. The Royal House of Denmark announced last week that the future king, 18, will travel to East Africa for an “extended stay” until December. Naturally, doting mom Mary — who … Read more
People are finally putting the pieces together. Turns out, the beloved building brick brand Lego takes its name from a charming, simple phrase that’s often used in the toy’s home country of Denmark. Dating back to 1932, founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen is said to have landed on the legendary label by abbreviating the Danish “leg … Read more
Den-mark’s the spot. A young archeology student in the Scandinavian nation discovered seven “spectacular” silver artifacts significant to the Viking rule of centuries past, The Associated Press reported. The Danish Moesgaard Museum announced Monday that 22-year-old researcher Gustav Bruunsgaard found seven silver arm rings — a material significant to Viking currency circa 800 Common Era … Read more