Prince Joachim of Denmark was on the race track for the Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix over the weekend and came close to a podium finish. It was the first major race the prince has participated in after suffering a blood clot in the brain last summer.
For Prince Joachim, it was clearly important to be back on the racetrack this weekend in his Cortina car, although the day wasn’t completely uneventful. The prince’s teammate and best friend, Oscar Davidsen Siesbye, experienced an accident in the final. Technically, there were many features to follow on the track, with Prince Joachim putting in a confident display. It did not turn into a place on the podium, but the prince was pleased with his efforts.
Speaking to the Danish press following the race, His Royal Highness said: “It was a bit difficult in the beginning, we will not let accidents at the start ruin the rest of the race. After all, the race is 14 minutes long. After reading the situation, I thought it was time to strike back. It was just one mistake that separated me from 3rd place. There was some episodes where the cars collided slightly, but that is how it is. It was a great show and a good race that I think the audience appreciated. I am on my way to where I want to be, one race is not enough, but I am on the right track”.
It’s now a year since the younger son of Queen Margrethe suffered a life threatening blood clot. Prince Joachim was admitted to the University Hospital of Toulouse in July 2020 and immediately operated on for a blood clot in the brain. The operation was successful.
Joachim currently lives in France with his wife, Princess Marie, and their two children. He now serve as the Danish Military attaché to France. At the moment Prince Joachim and Princess Marie are on holiday in Copenhagen.
