From the moment he was born, Prince Christian was destined for greatness, specifically as the future King of Denmark.
Whilst he waited 18 years to assume the title of Crown Prince from his father, King Frederik X, we can expect he will wait an even longer period to ascend to the throne.
From his early days, his family life, his education, and his new role as Crown Prince of Denmark following his father’s coronation, we provide an in-depth look at everything you need to know about Prince Christian.
How old is Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark?
Prince Christian is the firstborn son of King Frederik and Queen Mary.
The Australian Queen famously met the Danish royal at the Sydney CBD pub, the Slip Inn, during the 2000 Olympics.
Two years later, it was announced that the couple were officially engaged, and they were later married in Copenhagen on May 14, 2004.
Prince Christian – their first child – was born on October 15, 2005, in Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen University Hospital).
Who are the godparents of Crown Prince Christian of Denmark?
When he was christened in the Christiansborg Palace Chapel on January 21st, 2006, Prince Christian was also given eight godparents.
They include his paternal uncle, Prince Joachim of Denmark, his maternal aunt, Jane Stephens, and two friends of his parents, Jeppe Handwerk and Hamish Campbell.
Notably, the Crown Prince of Greece, the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway, and the Crown Princess of Sweden are also godparents to the future King of Denmark.
What is the full name of Crown Prince Christian of Denmark?
Prince Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark, and Count of Monpezat, was named following traditions in the Danish monarchy where all male heir apparents are named either Frederik or Christian alternatively.
His full name is Christian Valdemar Henri John.
Valdemar is after King Valdemar IV of Denmark (another common Danish royal name), whilst John is a nod to Queen Mary’s father, and Henri is a tribute to King Frederik’s father, the late Prince Henrik of Denmark.
Who are Prince Christian’s siblings?
Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark, is the oldest of four children.
His sister, Princess Isabella of Denmark, was born on April 21, 2007, and on January 8, 2011, his twin siblings, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, were born.
Where does Crown Prince Christian of Denmark live?
Alongside his family of six, Christian lives between Frederik VIII’s residence at Amelienborg Castle in Copenhagen and in the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace during the warmer months of the year.
The two royal residences are a pleasant 35-minute drive from one another.
What school did Crown Prince Christian of Denmark go to?
Crown Prince Christian graduated from secondary school in June 2024. He attended Ordrup Gymnasium, making him the first Danish royal to attend a public school in Copenhagen.
Similar to his father, after spending time in East Africa as part of a ‘gap year’, he then commenced military training in February 2025.
Where is Prince Christian in the Danish royal line of succession?
Christian is now first in the line of succession to the Danish throne, after his father, Frederik André Henrik, was crowned King of Denmark on January 14, 2024.
In November 2023, the freshly turned 18-year-old took his next step toward becoming King by swearing on the constitution, just like his father and grandmother.
This marked the first time that three generations in line of succession were at the Council of State at the same time.
By signing the Danish declaration, he can now act as regent if both his parents are prevented from governing.
