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Denmark

Crown Prince Christian reports for duty at beginning of new royal chapter

The Crown Prince of Denmark has reported for duty at the start of military service.

Crown Prince Christian, 19, checked in to Slagelse Barracks where he will spend four months training with the Hussar Guard Regiment.

Christian smiled for the photographers waiting for him before presenting his papers.

He then disappeared inside the barracks to begin training as a conscript.

The heir to the Danish throne arrived alone for his first day. His father, King Frederik X, was later seen at a special reception to congratulate Denmark’s men’s handball team who have become world champions. Queen Mary had no public engagements on the day her eldest child began military service.

The Danish monarch is head of the country’s Armed Forces although the role is largely ceremonial. Therefore, a stint in the military is a must for the young Crown Prince who is in line, one day, to be king.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.