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 […]
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Dear aunt Daisy…
Although the grand birthday celebrations for Queen Margrethe II of Denmark have been cancelled, royals from all over Europe recorded a message for her. For […]
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 […]
Bad Berleburg Castle – Home of a Danish Princess
Bad Berleburg Castle was built in 1258 by Count Siegfried I of Wittgenstein. Von Sayn was added to the family name when the Wittgensteiner counts […]