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Prince Henrik of Denmark

Prince Henrik of Denmark was the husband and royal consort of Queen Margrethe II.

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Known for: Consort of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark from 1972 to 2018
Listed under: Danish Icons

About Prince Henrik of Denmark

The family spent the Second World War at the family home in Cahors, France. They returned to French Indochina after the war. However, they were forced to flee following the defeat of the French in the First Indochina War. After completing his education in France and Vietnam, Henrik served in the French Army during the Algerian War. Prior to his marriage to Margrethe, he worked in the diplomatic service. He married Margrethe at the Holmen Church on 10 June 1967 and became her prince consort when she succeeded her father, King Frederik IX, as monarch of Denmark on 14 January 1972. Throughout his time as prince consort, Henrik voiced his displeasure with never being granted the title of king. A keen winemaker, Henrik produced his own wine at his estate in France. He also published many works of poetry. He was the first male consort to a Danish monarch.

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Prince Henrik of Denmark is known for Consort of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark from 1972 to 2018.

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