Post by agentf on Jan 13, 2024 14:03:18 GMT -5
A few hours before Queen Margrethe becomes Queen Emerita, here's background on the soon to be king for future readers:
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Frederik, who in addition to Danish speaks English, French and German, graduated from Aarhus University with a master’s degree in political science. His studies included two semesters at Harvard University.
He received military training in several branches of Denmark’s armed forces including as a frogman in an elite naval unit. Frederik got the nickname “Pingo” because of an episode when his wetsuit was filled with water and he waddled like a penguin, he said in a 2010 interview with Danish public broadcaster DR.
He learned about diplomacy during postings at the Danish Embassy in Paris and at Denmark’s United Nations mission in New York.
He received military training in several branches of Denmark’s armed forces including as a frogman in an elite naval unit. Frederik got the nickname “Pingo” because of an episode when his wetsuit was filled with water and he waddled like a penguin, he said in a 2010 interview with Danish public broadcaster DR.
He learned about diplomacy during postings at the Danish Embassy in Paris and at Denmark’s United Nations mission in New York.
A keen sportsman, Frederik has participated in six marathons, one Ironman triathlon and a dog-sled expedition in northern Greenland. For several years he was Denmark’s member of the International Olympic Committee.
Some Danes feel so comfortable around the crown prince they address him without his royal title.
Some Danes feel so comfortable around the crown prince they address him without his royal title.
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