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Crown Prince Frederik undergoes shoulder surgery

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17th February 2020

Crown Prince Frederik has undergone a minor shoulder operation today after sustaining an injury skiing in Switzerland last week.

The successful outpatient procedure took place in Copenhagen at the Rigshospitalet.

The Crown Prince hurt his left shoulder while skiing in Switzerland where his four children with Crown Princess Mary are currently studying abroad.

No changes are expected Crown Prince Frederik’s diary.

“The treatment consisted of an uncomplicated operation, which went according to plan. The shoulder injury does not affect The Crown Prince’s official programme,” the Royal House said in a press release today.

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Brittani is from Tennessee, USA. She is a political scientist and historian after graduating with a degree in the topics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in December 2014. She also holds a master's degree from Northeastern University. She enjoys reading and researching all things regarding the royals of the world. She's been researching, reading, and writing on royalty for over a decade. She became Europe Editor in October 2016, and then Deputy Editor in January 2019, and has been featured on several podcasts, radio shows, news broadcasts and websites including Global News Canada, ABC News Australia, WION India and BBC World News.