On 15 October 2005, the future king of
Denmark was born amidst great fanfare. Now, as Prince Christian
comes of age, let’s take a look back at the day of his birth.
Christian Valdemar Henri John was born at 1:57 am at the
Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, the first child of Crown Prince
Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. The couple had married in May
2004 and enjoyed immense popularity as they…
Greenland has unveiled a new stamp in
honour of Prince Christian’s 18th birthday, revealing the young
prince in traditional Greenlandic dress in the stamp portrait. The
Danish Royal House shared a photo of the stamp, which features
Prince Christian in a white anorak…
Prince Christian is about to celebrate
his 18th birthday in Copenhagen, and the Danish Royal Family has
planned a series of events to mark the occasion. On October 15th
2023, his birthday, at noon, Prince Christian and his immediate
family will appear on the balcony of…
Education is one of the most important
journeys that an heir to the throne can undertake in order to
prepare for the role that awaits them. As he turns 18 and becomes
an adult, let’s take a look back at the academic studies tackled by
His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark. From the start of
his education journey, he made history as the first member of the
Royal Family…
Prince Christian of Denmark will turn 18
on 15 October, with celebrations in the Danish capital of
Copenhagen. All of the Danish Royal Family will be in attendance to
mark the heir to the throne’s big day. Margrethe’s sister, Princess
Benedikte of of…
A new documentary will air in Denmark the
night before Prince Christian’s 18th birthday, tracing his journey
to understanding the role he’ll play in the monarchy’s future.
Prince Christian and his father, Crown Prince Frederik, visited
Parliament, the Supreme…
Queen Margrethe backs away from a troublesome hat as Denmark's royals attend opening of Parliament
4th October 2023
It was a cheeky yet loving moment between
Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary outside the Folketing on
Tuesday morning when a troublesome hat gave the Danish queen pause.
Tuesday was the annual Folketing, or Parliament Opening, in
English, which is attended by members of the Danish Royal Family
every year. Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess
Mary and Princess Benedikte…
She’s about to mark a very important
moment for her family and for the royal dynasty that she married
into. It will be a day marked with a glittering gala and
appearances on a famous palace balcony. In October 2023, Crown
Princess Mary of Denmark will see her eldest…
Princess Benedikte starts latest regency in Denmark by following long standing royal tradition
14th September 2023
While several members of the Danish royal
family are in Sweden to celebrate King Carl XVI Gustaf’s jubilee,
it is Princess Benedikte who is regent. And the princess, sister of
Queen Margrethe, has been carrying out some important engagements.
One of the things the…
The anniversary gift of emeralds that became part of Denmark's most important royal jewels
11th September 2023
The Danish Royal Family counts just one
emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that
features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. Let’s take a look at
the Danish Emerald Parure Tiara. King Christian VIII commissioned
an emerald parure for his wife, Queen Caroline Amelie, on their
anniversary. The 67 emeralds featured in the tiara date back to the
1700s; some come from…
