Fairytales are replete with stories of dashing young princes who sweep damsels off of their feet.
Oh, and for good measure, he’s also the Count of Monpezat.
If you’re intrigued by Europe’s various monarchies, you will want to keep reading.
Here’s what there is to know about Crown Prince Christian, heir to the Danish throne.
The christening took place within the chapel of Copenhagen’s Christiansborg Palace, replicating a historic ceremony.
Prince Christian’s christening was conducted by Erik Norman Svendsen, archbishop of the Diocese of Copenhagen.
So, prior to the christening, the media needed a placeholder name for Christian.
They went with the nickname “kingaroo.”
That said, royal watchers probably could’ve guessed the young prince’s name.
He attended Tranegardskolen, a state school located in Hellerup, until grade 9.
AsThe Sydney Morning Heraldreported at the time, members of the media were there to document the historic occasion.
Eventually, Christian had royal duties of his own.
This wasn’t a typical day at the zoo, but was to officially initiate the new elephant enclosure.
While his grandfather held him, Prince Christian rang a bell to proclaim the new exhibit officially open.
The zoo’s new home for its elephants was designed by the Foster + Partners architecture firm.
We are delighted to learn that the elephants are enjoying their new home."
As king, Christian is also likely to face a lot less turmoil than his British counterpart.
(Christian himself, it should be pointed out, was not connected to any of the allegations.)
Christian’s parents acted decisively, and yanked him out of the academic institution.
He subsequently enrolled in Ordrup Gymnasium, starting in the fall of 2022.
Evidently, the status was thrust upon the young royal by the simple fact he’s a next-in-line-to-the-throne heir.
For Crown Prince Christian, that included government funding he could receive on the occasion of his 18th birthday.
That was the case when he turned 18 in October 2023.
The milestone birthday was celebrated by a very posh gala held at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Also in attendance was 19-year-oldPrincess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands.
“Is it Cinderella who forgot her shoe last night?”
read the caption accompanying the pic (viaPeople).
The owner is welcome to contact us to get it back."
“It was meant to be a fairytale ending a la Cinderella,” she said.
It’s a chance you won’t get again."
The prince’s coat of arms was designed and painted on a shield by Danish artist Ronny Skov Andersen.
Needless to say, it’s a big deal.
For his gap year, Christian decided on East Africa.
After he returns to Denmark, it’s thought that he will go to university or begin military training.
