Hunting is known to be a longstanding royal tradition with many regal roots. Although controversial in some quarters, it is a tradition many royal families still undertake, with the sport being an annual highlight. This is certainly the case in Denmark where Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark held a royal hunt on Monday in Lindet and Lovrup Forest. The royal hunts are the Royal Household’s official hunts which take place during the hunting season from 1 October to mid-January in the Danish state forests.
During the recent public health emergency last year, the royal hunts were cancelled. Now restrictions on social gatherings have been lifted, the Crown Prince received his guests at the hint with great joy. The day began with a joint briefing on the impending hunt. The Danish heir to the throne was dressed in his green and grey hunting clothes with a green hat on his head. Around 50 people participated in Monday’s hunt. The royal party hunted deer, fox and raccoons.
As is tradition, a number of representatives from the region and the business community participated in the hunt – an event His Royal Highness has been the patron of since 2019. The association’s aims are to take care of the members’ interests in hunting and nature. Private friends of the Crown Prince also participated.
During a hunt earlier this year, Frederik said: “I always make sure to have an ongoing renewal and inquire about who may have their hunting licenses.
“It is exciting for people to be part of such a great hunt here. It is good to be back outside and have a good nature experience together in West Jutland.
“It is something that is very important to me to have the opportunity to bring people who know the area better than me, who also go hunting, to bring them together. And enjoy each other’s company.
“There are lots of animals out in the woods, and it is also important to regulate so that there are not too many animals out in the woods”.
