Probably a farewell visit from a president who is also leaving office this year. After all Margrethe was his counterpart and colleague for most of his term.
Hasn’t Lindqvist been a persona non grata in the Court since bashing the choice of name for Estelle?
Anyhow, the change in the succession saved the Swedes from a fate worse than death…
Exactly. The Duchess of Gloucester is clearly rewarded for her years of service. I believe she is the first spouse not married to the sovereign or the Prince of Wales to get the Garter.
Sophie may get it too in the future but not during Charles’s reign.
Not unexpected news, even though disappointing. It’s sad to see the Kent branch fade away. They have served the nation nobly for decades. True bluebloods.
It’ll be a hard act to follow for Eddie Edinburgh.