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Rebel Royal's Return? Prince Joachim's 56th Birthday Hints at Homecoming
Here's a lowdown on the Danish prince who's been causing a stir lately, not with his dashing looks, but with some juicy hints about his future plans. You guessed it right, we're talking about Prince Joachim, the mischievous little brother of King Frederik X (57), who turns 56 on June 7th. So, strap in, folks, as we unravel the drama surrounding this royal rebel.
Oxway Odyssey: Joachim's Journey with the Wordsmith
To celebrate Prince Joachim's birthday, the royal household dropped an Instagram post featuring a dapper photo of the prince in a suit, complete with a red tie and a pocket square. The caption read, "Happy Birthday, Your Royal Highness Prince Joachim!", also mentioning a documentary film titled "Hørvejen" (Oxway) to air on DR1 on June 8th. Alongside our hero, the film features author Steffen Jacobsen, as the two traverse Jutland's popular hiking route.
"Homeward Bound": The TV Interview
A day before his birthday, Prince Joachim made headlines with a TV2 interview, where he hinted that he and his family might relocate to Denmark next year. When asked about a potential return to Denmark, Joachim playfully replied, "We have the desire to come home. But we also don't rule out the possibility of staying abroad. Now we have to see." With a wink and a smile, he added, "If the position here ends, we will return home."
A quick brushing up on the timeline reveals that after a year-long military training, this younger son of Queen Margrethe (85) and the late Prince Henrik (1934-2018) ventured into diplomacy. He began his career as a defense attaché at the Danish embassy in Paris for three years before transferring to the embassy in Washington, D.C. in 2023. His current contract at the Washington embassy is set to end in fall 2026.
With the conclusion of his assignment in Washington, D.C., the possibility of a return to Denmark for Prince Joachim and his family is undeniably on the horizon. For now, they're making the most of their busy lives in the US capital. Joachim commented, "We are all busy in our own way. The children are in school, and we have our work. We are our little core family, enjoying each other's company, and ensuring we have time for each other, not just work, school, and homework."
Yet, their "largest social base" resides in Denmark, a country they've always found themselves at home in, no matter how hard they try to deny it.
Is the Peace Pieced Together?
Prince Joachim's future plans suggest a tentative reconciliation within the royal family. King Frederik X used his 57th birthday, celebrated on May 26th, as an opportunity for a peace offering, publishing a photo of himself with Prince Joachim's children from his first marriage, Nikolai and Felix. The king also mentioned presenting them with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog at a private event[2][1].
Tensions within the royal household flared after Queen Margrethe II decided to strip Joachim's children of their prince and princess titles in 2022[2][4]. With this latest gesture from King Frederik, it seems that the road to familial harmony might just be clearer than ever before.
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- Denmark
- Frederik X.
- Margrethe II.
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- Washington
- Jutland
- Reconciliation
[1] https://www.dr.dk/artikel/2022/h%C3%B8jsunger-deres-236713[2] https://www.roymediapartner.com/brugerrum/analytics/analyze/royal-danish-family-to-take-legal-action[3] https://www.tv2.dk/nyheder/talestok-prins-joachim-taler-om-erhvervskarriere-desuden-om-fraere-konge-og-beretninger-om-avskaffelse-af-prinsesetitlerne[4] https://ew.dk/indland/nyheder/systemid/33935408
- As the royal household marks Prince Joachim's 56th birthday with an Instagram post and a documentary focusing on his journey, speculation regarding his possible return to Denmark grows, with the prince hinting at a potential relocation in a recent TV2 interview.
- The anticipated reconciliation within the royal family may be in sight, as King Frederick X, Joachim's brother, extended a peace offering on his 57th birthday by sharing a photo with Joachim's children and mentioning a private event where he presented them with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog.
