The crown prince also completed military courses and trained in Denmark’s three military branches. He attained the title of Major General in Denmark’s Army and Air Force, as well as Rear Admiral in its Navy.
In the Navy’s Frogman Corps he was among only four recruits out of 300 to pass all the tests. There he was reportedly nicknamed “Pingo” (Penguin) after his wetsuit filled up with water during a training course in scuba diving and he ended up walking like the bird.
In 2000, he took part in a daring four-month ski expedition covering 3,500 km (2,175 miles) across Greenland. He had to be hospitalised and taken for check-ups following sledging and scooter accidents. His popularity has surged over time, particularly propelled by the Royal Run – an annual series of fun runs across Denmark that he initiated in 2018.
Danish Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik arrive at the State Banquet at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen (via REUTERS)
Crown Prince Frederik has been involved in various charitable and cultural activities, including a passion for the climate crisis.
“When the time comes, I will guide the ship,” he said in 2022 as the Danes celebrated the queen’s half-century on the throne.
“I will follow you, as you followed your father” in taking forward the 1,000-year-old institution, he added.
His Australian-born wife Mary Donaldson will become the first Australian-origin monarch to take the role of Queen Consort alongside her husband.
He met her, a lawyer by profession, in a Sydney bar during the 2000 Olympic Games. They got married in 2004 and have four children: Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine.
Crown Prince Frederik will become the king of Denmark on 14 January. There will be no formal coronation ceremony like King Charles and Camilla of Britain. His ascent to the throne will be announced from Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen.
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