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Christian (Christian Valdemar Henri John, born 15 October 2005) is Crown Prince of Denmark and Count of Monpezat, the son of the King and Queen [1]. He is first in line to the throne and acts as regent when the King is out of the country [1]. He belongs to the House of Glücksburg. This page uses only the information published by the Danish Royal House and the Danish Defence.
Childhood and schooling
The Royal House records that he was christened on 21 January 2006 and confirmed on 15 May 2021 [1]. He began upper secondary school at Herlufsholm in 2021, moved to Ordrup Gymnasium in 2022, and graduated on 24 June 2024; he then spent an extended stay in East Africa from 4 September 2024, working on two farms [1].
Military service
In February 2025 he began national service with the Guard Hussar Regiment in Slagelse, and on 11 August 2025 he started Army basic officer training [1]. On 11 June 2026 he was appointed second lieutenant, alongside about 120 other new officers, at a parade at the Lieutenant School at the Guard Hussar barracks in Antvorskov, attended by the King and Queen [1][2]. Danish Defence states that he will now serve as a platoon leader for conscripts in the Royal Life Guards [2].
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