Articles by Moniek Bloks

The Queen’s Crown

While we won’t see Queen Mary being crowned with the Queen’s Crown, it was used for the Queen’s coronation for over 100 years. This crown…


Meet Prince Vincent of Denmark

Prince Vincent of Denmark was born on 8 January 2011 as the son of the then Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark….


The Queen’s Coronation Chair

To the right of the Danish Coronation Chair stands the silver Queen’s Coronation Chair. The Queen’s Coronation Chair was made by Nils Jonson for the…



Meet the Crown Prince of Denmark

The new Crown Prince of Denmark was born Prince Christian of Denmark as the eldest child of the then Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess…


It’s a boy!

The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced that Princess Claire has given birth to a boy. The little boy is the third child for…


The Danish Coronation Chair

While we won’t see the new King Frederik X of Denmark using the Coronation Chair, it was used for coronations for nearly 200 years. Legend…


Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Earrings

Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Earrings were part of a parure given to the then Princess Alexandra of Denmark by the future King Edward VII as a…


Queen Margrethe’s Horseshoe Brooch

As we prepare for the abdication of Queen Margrethe, take a look at one piece of iconic jewellery. This beautiful horseshoe brooch was given to…


Queen Adelaide’s Fringe Necklace

Queen Adelaide’s Fringe necklace has “sixty brilliant-set graduated bars, the central bars terminating in cushion-cut and pear-shaped stones, divided by 60 graduated brilliant-set spikes; an…