Interested in reading up on the Danish royal family?
Below, a guide to the main members of the Danish Royal Family.
King Frederik X
The reigning monarch of Denmark and son of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik.
Princess Isabella of Denmark, Crown Prince Christian of Denmark, King Frederik X of Denmark, Queen Mary of Denmark, Princess Josephine of Denmark, and Prince Vincent of Denmark in 2024.
He studied at Aarhus University and later, Harvards Kennedy School of Government.
Afterwards, he served in all three branches of Denmarks military.
He married Mary Donaldson in 2004.
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They have four children: Christian, Isabella, and royal twins Vincent and Josephine.
Their son Christian will eventually succeed his father as the King of Denmark.
Currently, they live at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at her husband’s 50th birthday gala banquet on May 26, 2018 in Copenhagen.
He ascended to the throne in January 2024 after the surprise abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II.
Frederik is also known for his passion for environmental causes.
During the 2000 Olympic Games, she met the then-Prince Frederik at the Slipp Inn, a Sydney bar.
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Four years later, they wed at Copenhagen Cathedral.
(It was a surprise announcementshe only told her own family about the decision three days before.)
In 1967, she married Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, a French diplomat.
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She ascended the throne in 1972 upon her fathers death.
The monarchy, at the time, was experiencing a record low in popularity.
However, through her steadfast leadership, she made the monarchy relevant and beloved again.
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In early February, he began training with the Denmark military.
In October 2023, the Prince celebrated his 18th birthday with a gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace.
Other young royals, including Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, attended.
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Princess Isabella
The first daughter and second child of King Frederik and Queen Mary.
Born in April 2007, the 17-year-old is currently studying at regard Gymnasium just outside Copenhagen.
She lives with her family at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Not yet a working royal, Isabella has made a select few official appearances alongside her parents.
