Lost Kingdoms: Kingdom of Iceland
The area of Iceland had been under the control of Denmark since 1380, although it formally remained in possession of Norway until 1814. On […]
Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Alexandrine – The Queen who brought the Danish Monarchy into the 20th century
Queen Alexandrine was married to Christian X, and together they reigned from 1912 to 1947. Using her roles as queen consort, Queen Alexandrine understood how […]
The Politics of Skirts
In 1898 an article appeared in a Danish newspaper, criticising Queen Louise of Denmark for her intrusion into politics: ”In Germany, they have had their […]
Elena of Montenegro: The letter that was supposed to stop the Second World War
Elena of Montenegro was born in 1873 as the daughter of King Nicholas I of Montenegro and his wife, Milena Vukotić. On 24 October 1896, […]
Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia: ‘A woman who loved and who lived’
Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna was born on 28 July 1860 at the Peterhof Palace in Russia. She was the daughter of Princess Cecilie of Baden, […]
