This morning at Fredensborg Slot, five new ambassadors to Denmark were officially welcomed by Her Majesty the Queen, Margrethe II. Among them was South Africa’s Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of Nelson and Winnie, who arrived in Denmark in the summer. Each ambassador was driven by horse-drawn carriage from Fredensborg station to the palace where they… Continue Reading
An equal society, a happy nation, the least corrupt country in the world. Denmark has a lot going for it, particularly when it comes to soft power. But just how welcoming is it to foreigners? Well, I had a simple question I wanted answered: What is Denmark’s policy on Syrian refugees? Given that its neighbours,… Continue Reading
Danes love to sing. From birthdays to saints days, it doesn’t take much to get this nation opening its windpipes. It just so happens that I enjoy singing too. But until April, I hadn’t been a member of a choir since my university days. After talking about it for years and always finding a work… Continue Reading
Last year I was lucky enough to go to the Danish premiere of ‘1864’ a new historical drama that was about to air in Denmark. When I say ‘premiere’ this was as far removed from a red carpet event as you can get. Think low key and relaxed – so relaxed that the film broke… Continue Reading
Ever since I turned 18, I have always voted in British elections. This year, though, it’s proving much harder to cast my vote. As I am currently living in Denmark I am classed as an Overseas Elector, along with millions of other British expats around the world. Back in January I decided to heed the… Continue Reading
Until I moved here, I didn’t fully appreciate the number of fantastic restaurants there are in Copenhagen. 15 in this capital have at least one michelin star. While I’ve been lucky enough to eat at the very best in the world – Noma – I may have now experienced somewhere that tops even this joint.… Continue Reading
Did you queue? Because if you did, you must have met most of Copenhagen outside the ice cream shop today. The Danish ice cream chain, Paradis, opened for business this weekend. And to mark the end of winter – yes I know it’s still February – it was giving its ices away for free. What… Continue Reading
I’ve just returned from a very moving public memorial to those killed and injured in the terror attacks in Copenhagen at the weekend. Thousands of people gathered in Østerbro near the Krudttonden cafe, where the first shooting took place, to hear speeches and music. Despite the crowds this was typically Danish – calm, respectful, united.… Continue Reading
Denmark ‘gets’ children – and I don’t just mean childcare. Go to any museum or art gallery in this Scandinavian country and it’s geared up for kids. From exhibitions to children’s activities, little people matter here and it’s a joy to watch. This weekend, my husband, son and I visited Statens Museum for Kunst, the National… Continue Reading
It’s been on my bucket list for some time and last night, as a surprise birthday present from my husband, I found myself there. Noma was everything I’d hoped for and more. 22 delectable, and at times strange, courses and some interesting wines to boot. The dishes included ants and beef tartar, caramelised milk and… Continue Reading
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