Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden – A tragic motherhood
Ingeborg Magnusdotter of Sweden was born circa 1277 as the eldest child of King Magnus III of Sweden and Helwig of Holstein. She would be […]
Denmark
Louise Auguste of Denmark – La Petite Struensee
On 7 July 1771, Queen Caroline Matilda of Denmark gave birth to a daughter at Hirschholm Palace. By her side was the baby’s father Johann […]
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark – The foundation of a royal calling
When Princess Margrethe of Denmark was born on 16 April 1940, she had no succession rights whatsoever. She was the firstborn child of the future […]
Ulvhild Håkansdotter – Thrice a Queen
Ulvhild Håkansdotter was born circa 1095 as the daughter of Haakon Finnsson. The name of her mother was not recorded. She came from somewhere in […]
Charlotte Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin – A banished Princess
Charlotte Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was born on 4 December 1784 at Ludwigslust as the daughter of Frederick Francis I, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and Princess […]
The first official mistress of Denmark – Sophie Amalie Moth
Sophie Amalie was born in March 1654 as the youngest of six children. She was born straight into a life at the royal court. Her […]