On the second day of their accession visit to Germany, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark visited two cities in Schleswig-Holstein to meet Danish minorities.
The Danish king and queen were welcomed to Kiel by Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein Daniel Günther and his partner, Anke Günther. There is a Danish minority population in South Schleswig of roughly 50,000.
Embed from Getty ImagesFrederik and Mary appeared to have a good time during their visit on Tuesday with big smiles as they greeted the large waiting crowds and took part in a tree planting ceremony.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Queen of Denmark chose an appropriately autumnal look for the day with burnt orange, straight-leg trousers from The Fold, a burgundy blazer, and a white blouse with burgundy floral pattern from ME and EM, as well as a chic pair of tortoiseshell glasses.
Although the visit was a success on Tuesday, historically there has been considerable tension.
Embed from Getty ImagesIn the nineteenth century, both Denmark and Germany claimed the state in an issue that would be known as the Schleswig-Holstein Question.
In 1848, King Frederik VII of Denmark attempted to annex Schleswig-Holstein, with the Prussian Army resisting this. The inter-related royal families of Europe would fight over the territory, but the conflict was not solved until Germany’s defeat following the First World War.
