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4 days ago
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Prince Joachim, Now Living in the U.S., Reveals If His Family Will Ever Return to Denmark After Royal Title Drama
Prince Joachim of Denmark spoke about his family's future plans in a rare personal interview Prince Joachim and his wife, Princess Marie, moved to the U.S. in 2023 with their two children after Joachim's mother Queen Margrethe stripped all four of his children of their royal titles for "future-proofing" of the monarchy Queen Margrethe later apologized and her son and successor, King Frederik, recently bestowed Joachim's elders sons, Count Nikolai and Count Felix, with a special honorPrince Joachim of Denmark is weighing in on his family's future plans regarding whether they'll continue living in the U.S. The younger son of Queen Margrethe opened up in a rare interview shared on June 6, where he directly addressed what the future might look like for his family. Prince Joachim, 55, and his wife Princess Marie moved from France to Washington, D.C. with their two children in the summer of 2023 as he took on a three-year job with the Danish Embassy under the Ministry of Defense. It marked a fresh start after Queen Margrethe shockingly stripped his four kids of the prince and princess titles for "future proofing" of the monarchy at the start of the year, a move that made waves and Joachim criticized. In conversation with TV2, Prince Joachim said, "We have a desire to come home. But we also do not rule out the possibility of staying abroad. Now we have to see. For now, it is on our radar, when the post here stops, we will return home." A previous statement from the Ministry of Defense about Joachim's job in America said that he would serve as an attaché covering the USA and Canada in a three-year position with the possibility of extension, meaning that the initial stint is expected to end in 2026. King Frederik's younger brother also gave a personal update on how his family is doing lately. Prince Joachim is a father of four, and shares sons Nikolai, 25, and Felix, 22, with his first wife Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. Following their split, he remarried in 2008 to Princess Marie, and they went on to welcome two children — son Henrik, 16, and daughter Athena, 13 — who moved to the U.S. with them. "We are each busy in our own way. The kids are at school, where they enjoy being challenged and have an ever-growing social circle, and I have my job. We are our little nuclear family and enjoy it, and we make sure as much as possible that we also have time for each other," Joachim said. "That it doesn't always get in the way of work, school and homework." However, the royal acknowledged that there's a different rhythm when they're in Europe. "Overall, we can all feel it, and we can also feel it in the children, that it is at home in Denmark that we have our largest social base. We can't travel back and forth, after all, there is a six-hour time difference and an entire ocean in between," he told TV2. "We take our time when we are home and enjoy it to the fullest. Perhaps that is the band-aid for being far away from home." In 2022, Queen Margrethe announced that she was stripping Joachim's four children of the prince or princess titles and "His/Her Highness" styling they inherited at birth in a surprise step she later described as "necessary future-proofing of the monarchy." Nikolai, Felix, Henrik and Athena then became known as His Excellency Count of Monpezat or Her Excellency Countess of Monpezat (lower-ranking titles within the Danish royal family) starting on Jan. 1 of 2023. The bombshell announcement created a fracture within the family, with Prince Joachim telling the press he felt blindsided by the bombshell which upset his children. This seemingly prompted Queen Margrethe to apologize and saying she "underestimated" how greatly the shock would shake up the family dynamic, but maintained that it was a necessary step for the crown's future. Queen Margrethe later abdicated on Jan. 14, 2024, making her elder son King Frederik X of Denmark. That summer, Joachim hinted that his family pushed past the friction around the title stripping, telling The Washington Post, "We've moved on." Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! In what may have been a bit of an olive branch, King Frederik recently presented his nephews Count Nikolai and Count Felix with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog. The recognition welcomed them into an elite order of chivalry awarding outstanding individuals for their service or contributions to Denmark. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
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Queen Margrethe Seen for First Time Since Hospitalization in New Photo from Royal Household
Queen Margrethe of Denmark was photographed for the first time on May 22 after being hospitalized earlier this month The royal was discharged from the hospital on May 10 after being admitted days earlier for observation after contracting a cold The 85-year-old Queen abdicated in January 2024, making her elder son the new monarch, King FrederikQueen Margrethe of Denmark returned to royal duties following her hospitalization earlier this month. The 85-year-old royal received the Danish Bible Society's 2025 Prize on Thursday, May 22, and was photographed accepting the award in the Garden Hall at Fredensborg Castle. The former monarch — who abdicated in January 2024, passing the throne to her son, King Frederik — was awarded the honor "for her many-year commitment to faith, church life and Bible propagation," the Danish royal family said in an Instagram post. "The Bible Society Award was established in 2007 and is awarded to an individual who is recognized for special efforts to make the Bible present in the community," the post continued, translated from Danish. "The [prize] consists, among other things, of a framed original magazine from an early Danish bible edition." Queen Margrethe wore a pink and red checkered blazer and red skirt to accept the award, and she was photographed using a walking stick, which she has used in recent years. It was the first public appearance for the former Danish monarch since she was hospitalized at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on May 8 as a precaution after contracting a cold. Queen Margrethe canceled a handful of planned appearances, but was released just two days later. 'Her Majesty is well and is now back in her residence at Fredensborg Palace,' the Danish Royal House announced in a statement on May 10. Queen Margrethe cited her health while announcing her plans for abdication in a New Year's Eve speech in 2023. "In February this year, I underwent extensive back surgery. Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me," she said, in part. "Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future – whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation. I have decided that now is the right time." Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! King Frederik acceded to the throne in January 2024, and his Australian-born wife became his queen consort, Queen Mary. Their eldest son and heir, Crown Prince Christian, began his mandatory military training in February, serving with the Guard Hussar cavalry regiment at Antvorskov Barracks. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
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Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 85, Discharged After Being Hospitalized for a Cold
Queen Margrethe of Denmark was discharged from the hospital on May 10 after being admitted days before for observation after contracting a cold The 85-year-old former Queen of Denmark has returned to her residence at Fredensborg Palace, according to the Danish Royal House The Queen's most recent public appearance ahead of the hospitalization was a May 4 peace service at the Church of Our Lady in CopenhagenQueen Margrethe of Denmark was discharged from the hospital on the morning of Saturday, May 10, after being admitted days before as a precaution for a cold. The Danish Royal House announced the recovery of the former Queen of Denmark, 85, over the weekend. 'Her Majesty is well and is now back in her residence at Fredensborg Palace,' the court said in a statement. She was initially admitted for observation on Thursday, May 8. The former Queen's hospitalization forced her to cancel a scheduled outing on May 8, a visit to the Sankt Lukas Foundation's 125th anniversary celebration. Queen Margrethe's latest public appearance ahead of the hospitalization was at a May 4 peace service at the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen to mark the 80th anniversary of Denmark's liberation. The Queen abdicated her position in January 2024 on the 52nd anniversary of her rise to the throne, becoming the first Danish royal to voluntarily do so in almost 900 years. Her eldest son, now known as King Frederik, acceded to the throne later that month, and his Australian-born wife became Queen Mary. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! The Queen cited her health during a New Year's Eve 2023 speech announcing her abdication. "In February this year, I underwent extensive back surgery. Everything went well, thanks to the competent health personnel, who took care of me," she said in part then. "Inevitably, the operation gave cause to thoughts about the future – whether now would be an appropriate time to pass on the responsibility to the next generation. I have decided that now is the right time." In 2023, the Queen made history as Denmark's longest-reigning monarch after decades of service. Read the original article on People
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Denmark's Queen Margrethe leaves hospital
Denmark's Queen Margrethe leaves hospital (Photo: AP) Denmark's 85-year-old Queen Margrethe , who abdicated last year, left Copenhagen's main hospital on Saturday, two days after being admitted for observation for a cold, the palace said. "H M Queen Margrethe was discharged from Rigshospitalet on Saturday morning. "Her Majesty is well and is now back in her residence at Fredensborg Palace ," the palace said. The queen had been admitted to the hospital as "a precaution". Margrethe, who turned 85 on April 16, was last seen in public on May 4 at a service commemorating the 80th anniversary of Denmark's liberation from Nazi occupation. She reigned in the Scandinavian country for 52 years before passing the throne to her eldest son, Frederik, in January 2024. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years. Last autumn, she was hospitalised for several days due to a fall. She had long vowed she would never abdicate but major back surgery in 2023 led to a change of heart.
Al Etihad
09-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Denmark's Queen Margrethe expected to leave hospital this weekend
9 May 2025 13:40 COPENHAGEN (AFP) Denmark's Queen Margrethe, 85, who abdicated last year, is expected to leave the hospital she was admitted to for observation for a cold, the Danish royal household said Friday."Her Majesty is recovering and in good spirits," the Royal House said."Queen Margrethe is therefore expected to be discharged from Rigshospitalet and return to Fredensborg Palace over the weekend," it palace said Thursday that the queen had been admitted to Copenhagen's main hospital for observation due to a cold, as "a precaution".Margrethe, who turned 85 on April 16, was last seen in public on Sunday during a service commemorating the 80th anniversary of Denmark's liberation from Nazi former sovereign reigned in the Scandinavian country for 52 years before passing the throne to her eldest son, Frederik, in January popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent autumn, she was hospitalised for several days due to a had long vowed she would never abdicate, but major back surgery in 2023 led to a change of has a significant interest in the arts. As a designer, she won a Danish film award for best costume in 2024 and translated Simone de Beauvoir's "All Men Are Mortal" under a pseudonym with her late husband, Prince Consort Henrik. She has also illustrated several books, including J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings".
