Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary move out of their lavish palace — here’s why

Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary move out of their lavish palace — here’s why

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

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg ‘couldn’t get up by himself’ before death at 22, says director: ‘Really painful to watch’

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg ‘couldn’t get up by himself’ before death at 22, says director: ‘Really painful to watch’

The filmmaker who chronicled Prince Frederik of Luxembourg’s battle with the rare genetic disorder PolG has shared her experience working with the royal, who passed away on Mar. 1 at 22. Commissioned by Frederik’s mother, Princess Julia of Nassau, to helm an educational short film about the disease with Frederik at its center, director Mei … Read more

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg’s heroic final act revealed before death at 22

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg’s heroic final act revealed before death at 22

Prince Frederik, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, left behind a lasting legacy following his death at age 22 this month. The beloved royal died on March 1 from POLG Mitochondrial disease — a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately one in 5,000 people. The genetic disorder affects … Read more

Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik dead at 22 from rare genetic disease: ‘He is my superhero’

Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik dead at 22 from rare genetic disease: ‘He is my superhero’

Prince Frederik, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has died at the age of 22. He passed away on March 1 from POLG Mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder. Prince Robert, the first cousin of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, shared the news on the website of the POLG … Read more

Denmark’s King Frederik X, Queen Mary take separate vacations 1 year after his alleged affair

Denmark’s King Frederik X, Queen Mary take separate vacations 1 year after his alleged affair

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

Denmark’s King Frederik, Queen Mary’s impressive ‘earnings’ revealed — and they’re set for a huge pay rise

Denmark’s King Frederik, Queen Mary’s impressive ‘earnings’ revealed — and they’re set for a huge pay rise

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark cashed in nearly a whopping $2 million for simply fulfilling their royal duties last year. An official finance report published by the Danish Palace Tuesday shows that the majority of the couple’s income — paid for by the state — covered their housing and staff costs. It also covered … Read more

Denmark’s King Frederik appears to reference affair rumors in surprise new book

Denmark’s King Frederik appears to reference affair rumors in surprise new book

King Frederik X of Denmark has praised his and wife Queen Mary’s “perseverance” throughout their marriage in a surprise royal book released just three days into his reign. The monarch, 55, ascended to the throne on Sunday after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, 83, announced her surprise abdication in a New Year’s Eve speech addressed … Read more

Queen Margrethe kept abrupt abdication secret from her son Prince Joachim, but told oldest son Prince Frederik: report

Queen Margrethe kept abrupt abdication secret from her son Prince Joachim, but told oldest son Prince Frederik: report

It appears as though Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s abdication news came as a surprise not only to the world but to her sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, too. According to Danish newspaper Berlingske, Frederik found out about his mother’s plans to abdicate the throne on Dec. 28 — just three days before her official … Read more