New photo Prince Christian grandson of Queen Margrethe

Queen Margrethe of Denmark is still at the center of the storm for the recent decision to strip some of her grandchildren of noble titles. But over the weekend she focused on celebrating the 17th birthday of Prince Christian of Denmark, who has reached a milestone, one step away from coming of age. The news was also shared on social media with a never-before-seen and never-before-seen snap.

Now, Prince Christian appears as a young man who is only a year away from joining the circle of heirs to the throne who have come of age. In the meantime, however, he decided to celebrate his big day surrounded by his family in private.

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At this moment, in fact, the Danish monarchy is facing a very delicate phase regarding the transmission of titles and the vision of a crown more in step with the times. The future heir to the throne is highly regarded by the Danish people and is already at the forefront of his country’s official engagements.

The 17 years of Prince Christian, heir to Queen Margrethe

On the occasion of Prince Christian’s birthday, the Danish Crown has shared a new portrait of the birthday boy which has attracted attention for moving away from the usual classicism of this type of images belonging to family members royal. For the first time, in fact, the Danish royal family has opted for a modern and linear photo, far from official portraits.

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It’s a beautiful black and white image in which Queen Margrethe’s grandson looks directly at the camera and smiles slightly as he sits with his hands intertwined. Eldest son of Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, he wears a suit with a plaid jacket, dark shirt and jeans. The informal pose and the boyish smile of her age fit perfectly with her grandmother’s will: a monarchy turned towards modernity.

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As the Palazzo communicates, the photograph was not taken by a court photographer, but by a friend. Prince Christian is also in everyday life a boy who accepts his age and his position. The next heir to the throne is indeed torn between official commitments and his own adolescent passions. He is currently studying to one day become a prepared king for his role. The school he attended last year was at the center of a bullying and sexual violence scandal.