News about Mette Frederiksen

Sweden and Denmark are both putting plans in place to ban marriages between cousins over fears the practice is contributing to domestic violence and 'oppression'. On Wednesday, officials in Stockholm (right) recommend banning cousin marriage after an inquiry was held into the practice. The investigation stated that there is a  specific risk of girls and women facing 'honor-related oppression' in these marriages. A day later, Danish Government leaders followed similar steps and stated they would eventually ban inter-cousin marriages. Both countries are following in the footsteps of their Scandinavian neighbours Norway - who brought in a ban for marriages concluded between close relatives - including between cousins, uncles or aunts, and nieces or nephews.

The monarch, 56, looked dapper in a suit as he participated in the opening of an exhibition at the centre called 'The Water is Coming' in Copenhagen. The display has been put on to prompt a deeper understanding of dependence on water and the challenges it poses to cities. It also presents different solutions for how we can live with water in the future while looking at the issues of global warming and climate change . The father-of-four looked dapper as he posed alongside DAC's CEO Kent Martinussen (pictured left).

Queen Mary of Denmark looked elegant in a mint green ensemble as she accompanied her husband King Frederik X to the opening of the Danish parliament on Tuesday.

Preparations have been quietly put in place for when the 17-year-old tabby passes away.

It's where the Queen and King of Denmark's love story first began 24 years ago. A then Mary Donaldson and Frederik, the Crown Prince, were among the thousands of fans who descended on Sydney for the 2000 Olympics , and after meeting at a bar, one of the world's most famous fairytale romances began between them. So it is of little surprise that the Danish royal couple love nothing more than travelling to the games every few years, perhaps as a sentimental reminder of when they first met. The nostalgic-filled event likely couldn't come at a better time for Queen Mary , 52, and King Frederik, 56, who have faced a difficult few months following rumours that the father-of-four had an affair , which has been strenuously denied. But on Thursday, the pair appeared in great spirits as they participated in the opening of the Danish pavilion at the Maison du Danemark in Champs-Elysees, which will be open throughout the games this summer.

He's been spotted soaking up the sun and enjoying a dip in the sea in Sardinia with Queen Mary of Denmark. But while his wife, 52, showed off her age-defying figure in a patterned swimsuit, Danish King Frederik, 56, offered a rare glimpse of the tattoos on his leg and shoulder. When enjoying his time in the ocean at Nikki Beach in Porto Cervo on Monday, the father-of-four cut a casual figure in a pair of orange swimming shorts, meaning his sentimental inkings were on full display. On his leg, there's a shark tattoo which is the insignia of the Danish Navy's elite frogman corps, possibly chosen as a tribute. His arm inking, meanwhile, refers to the nickname Pingu that he was given after completing his training to become a badged Frogman.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands proved to be slightly too punctual last night when attending a dinner at the Louvre for the Pairs Olympics. He joined an array of royals at the glittering reception, including Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark, Princess Anne and Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain. But the Dutch monarch reportedly arrived early and had to wait ten minutes on the red carpet whilst making small talk ahead of his hosts welcoming him officially to the event. A clip surfaced online showing the awkward moment, with the King soon realising his mistake. Looking at his watch, he joked: 'Oh I'm a little early... I'm too Dutch.' It was a reference to how the people of the Netherlands are known to be very punctual and organised.

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark have enjoyed a relaxing beach holiday to Sardinia - after facing a challenging few months. The royal couple were spotted taking a dip in the ocean at Nikki Beach in Porto Cervo on Monday, in a very different look to their usual formal regalia. Mary (left) looked stunning in an elegant patchwork one-piece, emphasising her gorgeous figure, while Frederik (right) opted for orange swimming shorts. He appeared in great spirits as he laughed while on holiday (inset).

British and European royals have stepped out in force in Paris this evening, ahead of the opening of the Olympics 2024. Princess Anne (right) led the European royals touching down in the French capital, with Queen Letizia of Spain (left image), Queen Mary of Denmark (centre) and the Belgium royals all putting on glamorous appearances. The Australian-born Queen's outing comes after a resurfaced video saw Mary hit by a mobility scooter while visiting Greenland last month (pictured inset).

The driver of the mobility scooter that hit Queen Mary during an engagement in Greenland earlier this month is an elderly man who wanted to shake the royal's hand. Clips of the incident have recently resurfaced, sparking a fresh wave of concern, and prompting some Danes to call for extra security for the Royal Family. A short video, obtained by Danish news agency Ekstra Bladet, shows the 52-year-old being knocked almost to the ground while greeting fans. The elderly driver of the scooter, who appeared more shaken than the Queen following the incident, said he 'did not know what happened'. He added that his intention had been to extend his arm towards the royal, hoping she would take it. (Pictured Queen Mary is hit by a scooter, before a security guard jumps in to help).

In the short clip (centre and right) obtained by Ekstra Bladet , the wife of King Frederik X of Denmark can be seen greeting fans before being knocked to the ground - with horrified onlookers crowding around. The mother-of-four, 52, (left) cried out as she fell and looked frazzled after the incident, but managed to maintain her composure after regaining her feet. Her security guards quickly leapt into action and stopped the scooter from moving any further.

Keir Starmer hugged and giggled with premiers including Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni during the European Political Community meeting at Blenheim Palace. He also put on a warm show with Albania's Edi Rama and Mette Frederiksen of Denmark before they got down to serious political business. The talks at the birthplace of Winston Churchill are being dominated by illegal immigration and the Ukraine war - with Volodymyr Zelensky attending to make an impassioned case for more support . Opening the discussions, Sir Keir underlined his desire for closer ties, insisting the UK was a 'friend and a partner ready to work with you' and 'not part of the European Union , but very much part of Europe'. And he sent a stark message about the need for cooperation to tackle the flow of migration across the continent.

Taking to Instagram the Danish monarch, 56, wished the team 'great luck' in their match against Slovenia from the Fredensborg Palace gardens. The father-of-four (pictured centre) proudly smiled next to his youngest children, twins Princess Josephine (pictured left) and Prince Vincent (pictured right), 13, alongside the writing: 'In a little while it starts, and at our place we are just about ready for Denmark's match start. My family and I wish @herrerlandsholdet a great luck for the European Championships .'

Voters in the 27 EU states have delivered a stinging rebuke to the bloc's centrist and Left-wing politicians.  Elections to the 720-member European Parliament have seen hard-Right parties triumph, with voters expressing frustration with mass migration. So where have Right-wing parties fared well? Victory for the Right-wing, populist Freedom Party in Austria - which won 25.7 per cent of the vote - sums up the nightmare facing the EU elite. While the party doesn't want Austria to leave the bloc, it wants the EU's budget slashed by half and powers returned to member states. It also opposes EU intervention in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen walked away following an assault by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday and had no outward signs of harm, a local resident told Reuters.

King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark (pictured left and right) put on a united front as they marked the 175th anniversary of the Constitution in Copenhagen today. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, 84, who abdicated the throne in January, and her sister, Princess Benedikte, 80, also joined the reigning couple for the occasion (pictured in the inset). Once inside the church, the royal family took their places in the front row for the service, celebrating the Constitution of Denmark, which outlines the country's democratic values.

Speaking to the Washington Post , the royal - who now works as defence industry attaché for his nation's embassy in the US capital - and his wife, opened up about the decision, which was previously described as coming 'out of the blue'. 'We weren't happy about the way it happened,' Marie, 48, admitted. 'But it's a family thing. It's complicated.' Pictured left: Prince Joachim, his wife Marie, and his four children. Right, Queen Margrethe. Inset, Joachim shares a hug with his brother Frederik.

Queen Mary of Denmark will be well looked after 'by the people' if she outlives her husband, King Frederik. The Australian born Queen will receive a huge 'pension' and be allowed to stay in a Danish castle if the King dies first.

In an attempt to 'avoid war,' Denmark intends to conscript women and lengthen the length of national service.' Yesterday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, "we do not rearm because we want war, but we are rearming because we want to prevent it." When she made the announcement, she went on to say that Denmark's government intends 'full equality between the sexes.' Both genders want to increase the number of young people serving in the military service by expanding conscription to women and increasing the time of service from four months to 11 months.

On Friday, the Ukrainian military said a Russian A-50 surveillance plane had been destroyed and displayed a chart indicating that it had crashed over southern Russia. Following the crash, shocking videos of flames bursting into the atmosphere were posted on social media, while another video depicts civilians searching the wreckage.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Footage depicts several soldiers in the trenches, with Ukrainian and Russian flags identifying each side as they approach each other. Two soldiers who appeared to be Ukrainian surrendered to a Russian soldier who fired both of them several times when they were lying on the ground, according to reports. According to local media reports, Ukrainian soldiers died as a result of their injuries. 'The Russians demonstrated their contribution to international humanitarian law by killing two Ukrainian prisoners of war,' the Ukrainian army said. According to the video, which was shared on social media platform Telegram by Ukrainian ground forces, it was reportedly taken at the front line outside the town of Wesele in the Donetsk region on Sunday morning.

Count Nikolai of Denmark has shared a sweet snapshot of his 'good memories' with his uncle. The royal, who was stripped of his 'Prince' title in 2022, was unable to attend yesterday's Copenhagen funeral, which saw his father rise the throne. Rather, he's been taking a break from his Sydney studies to relaxing in Bali with his girlfriend Benedikte Thoustrup. The model posted snapshots of himself as a child with his uncle in the palace's corridors, from the early naughties.

Prince Joachim is still a vital piece of the monarchy today, according to the new King and Queen of Denmark by including him in their first official engagement after taking the throne. It was a dramatic change for the brothers' union, which was shaken by Queen Margrethe's removal of their royal titles in September 2022 - a decision that Prince Joachim said had 'harmed' his family. However, there was no sign of tension between the two brothers today, as Joachim joined the royal couple at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen for their first official engagement as King and Queen.

The new king and queen of Denmark today attended parliament for their first official engagement in their new positions. Queen Mary, 51, a blue skirt suit and a dress hat, climbed the stairs to Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen in stilettos, as did husband Frederik, who was elegant in a suit. The royal couple were joined by their son, the newly appointed Crown Prince Christian 18, as well as Frederik's mother Queen Margrethe, who officially resigned on Sunday after a 52-year reign. Besides the royals' participation in the Danish parliament, Joachim, 54, who appeared with his wife Princess Marie and Prince Benedikte of Denmark, and Margreth's sister, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, welcomed their family outside the palace before attending speeches by politicians.