It’s usually a grand affair, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Queen of Denmark, who turns 80 in April, has announced that she has cancelled the celebrations planned for her birthday until further notice.
Most countries have banned non-essential gatherings, international travel has been banned and people are practising social distancing.
Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik have also taken their children out of school in Switzerland.
A statement was released by the Danish Royal Household.
“In the light of the increased situation in Denmark in connection with the handling of the spread of COVID-19, the crown prince party has decided that the family should return home from Switzerland,” the statement began.
“The Crown Prince Couple find it most natural to return home and stand together with the Danish people during a time that requires much of everyone and when there is a common responsibility to look after each other.”
The couple’s four children, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine began their 12-week exchange in January, but due to the virus outbreak, they will continue their studies in Denmark, according to the statement.
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