On New Year’s Eve, Denmark’s beloved Queen Margrethe shocked the world by announcing she would abdicate after 52 years on the throne.
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“I have decided that now is the right time,” the king said in a speech. guardian. “January 14, 2024 marks 52 years since I took over from my beloved father. [King Frederik IX], I have decided to step down as Queen of Denmark. She entrusts the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. ”
And while the nation was grateful for all the King’s accomplishments over the years as a royal, the rest of the world joined in asking, “Who is Prince Frederik?” So, to clear all your doubts, let’s take a closer look at the future king of Denmark below.
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he is married to an australian lawyer
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On May 14, 2004, the Crown Prince married his wife, Australian lawyer Princess Mary Donaldson. The princess, who grew up in Tasmania, reportedly met her heir to the throne for the first time at a Sydney bar during the 2000 Olympics. BBC.
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he has four children
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Prince Frederick and Princess Mary had four children together during their marriage. The couple have Prince Christian (18), Princess Isabella (16), and twins Josephine and Vincent (12).
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he has quite rebellious roots
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When he first came into the limelight in the 1990s, Frederic became known for being quite rebellious, due to his love of fast cars and being known as the “party prince.” euro news.
However, all that changed when he graduated from Aarhus University in 1995, becoming the first Danish royal to complete a university education. BBC. After obtaining her first diploma, she continued her studies for one year at Harvard University.
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he is a veteran
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Like Prince William and Prince Harry, Prince Frederick has served in his country’s armed forces.Hit IndependentThe royal trained in Denmark’s three military branches and earned the titles of Rear Admiral in the Danish Army and Air Force and Rear Admiral in the Navy.
While in the Navy, he reportedly earned the nickname “Pingo” after his wetsuit filled with water during a training exercise.
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he loves sports
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according to euro news, Frederick is not only a runner but also a marathoner. According to the newspaper, the royal has successfully completed marathons in Copenhagen, New York and Paris, and also completed his first Ironman in 2013.
Given his love for the sport, the heiress launched the Royal Run Initiative in 2018, a fundraising campaign spanning Denmark’s five largest cities.
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His married life is not free from scandal.
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A few months ago, before the Queen’s announcement, rumors of an affair began to circulate within the Danish royal family after Frederic was spotted with a Mexican socialite in Madrid, Spain.according to daily mailthey walked in the park, went to an art exhibit, and ate while watching flamenco.
The royal family has not yet commented on the rumors.