Unfavorable weather conditions disrupt King Frederik's visit to Greenland
Royal thrust in Greenland derailed by weather woes
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It's looking like King Frederik's scheduled trek to Greenland's icy realms has hit some turbulence, with a series of cancellations and itinerary tweaks thanks to pesky weather conditions.
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The kicker? Wednesday's planned expedition to Denmark's Station Nord military base, home to the illustrious Sirius dog sled patrol, has bitten the dust, thanks to a climate gone awry[1][4].
The інimoreemonium thunderstrike
This latest cancellation comes hot on the heels of a Monday-to-Tuesday reshuffle, which forced the postponement of Frederik's initial tour with prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen[1][4]. As a consequence, a planned visit to Kapisillit was scrapped, replaced by a scenic fjord voyage instead[4]. Don't worry, Frederik's future Greenland engagements on Thursday and Friday are on ice, too[1][4].
The ministry of defense has confirmed these cancellations, with the defence minister's Greenland jaunt also having been given the axe[1][4].
The 75th soul cry
The now-canceled trip to Station Nord was to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Sirius Patrol's establishment, an occasion where the king had participated during a 2000 expedition, back when he was the crown prince[1][5].
The constant companion
While the Greenlandic sojourn may have hit a few roadblocks, it seems Frederik is still set to visit the University of Greenland on Wednesday, with the rest of his plans at the mercy of inclement weather[1][4].
His last journey to Greenland, paired with Queen Mary, took place in June of last year[1][5].
The great storm of yesteryear
Greenland continues to draw intense scrutiny from the U.S. administration, with President Donald Trump voicing his intent to seize control for security purposes[1][5]. However, polls suggest most locals pin their hopes on independence, while balking at the prospect of becoming part of the US[1][5].
Recently, the Danish monarch reaffirmed his love for Greenland and bond with its people[1][5].
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- The king's scheduled visit to the University of Greenland on Wednesday remains unchanged, but the rest of his itinerary is still at the mercy of the weather.
- The cancelled expedition to Denmark's Station Nord military base was meant to coincide with a celebration of the Arctic's Sirius Patrol's 75th anniversary.
- The weather conditions have also delayed the confirmation of President Donald Trump's plans to exercise control over Greenland, as the persistent poor weather in the area has been a significant factor.
- The cancelled trip to Greenland is not the first time that the weather has disrupted news related to art and space, as last year's royal visit to Greenland with Queen Mary was also affected by weather.
