Prince Joachim celebrates 56 and plans to return to Denmark!

Prince Joachim celebrates 56 and plans to return to Denmark!

Washington, D.C., USA - Prince Joachim von Denmark celebrates his 56th birthday on June 7, 2025. On the occasion of its honorary day, the Danish royal family sent public congratulations and published an official photo that shows the prince in a solemn framework. Joachim, the younger brother of King Frederik X., currently lives with his family in Washington, D.C., where he works as a defense attaché.

As part of a recently given interview, Joachim indicated that he was considering a return to Denmark. While he has settled in well in Washington, he still emphasizes the importance of her homeland. "The family has its greatest social basis in Denmark and enjoys the time there," says Joachim, whose contract ends in Washington in autumn 2026. His second wife Marie, who is 49 years old, and her children have settled in well in the United States and enjoy the school environment and the expansion of her social circle.

family and future plans

The family sees itself as a small core family and is actively trying to have time for each other. In a conversation with media representatives, the prince expressed that the return to Denmark could be an option for the family. Joachim and Marie particularly appreciate the time in Denmark, where they can not only maintain family but also social contacts.

On the occasion of his birthday, a documentary with the title "Hørvejen" will be broadcast on June 8th. In this film, Joachim and author Steffen Jacobsen explore a hiking route through Jutland, which establishes a connection to the Danish culture and tradition. This type of return to the roots could also play a role in Joachim’s plans for the future, especially in view of the recent tensions within the royal family, which were created by Queen Margrethe II's decision, to recognize the children of Joachim.

The latest signs of a possible approach within the royal family are also worth mentioning. King Frederik X. used his birthday on May 26 to publish a photo with his nephew Nikolai and Felix and to give them the Großkreuz of the Dannebrog Order. These gestures could indicate an improvement in family relationships that have been under pressure recently.

Joachim has a remarkable career in the military and royal area. He completed a one -year military training, was briefly as a defense attaché in Paris and took over the function in Washington in September 2023, D.C. These experiences and contact with different cultures were shaped in Denmark and abroad through his early years.

his career also includes a long -term focus on Denmark's defense matters, with an impressive military career that goes back to 1987. Joachim speaks several languages, including Danish, French, English and German, which benefits him in his role as a defense attaché.

Overall, the current developments and Joachim’s thoughts on the future suggest that the prince actively deals with the question of where and how he and his family want to shape their lives - both on a personal and royal level. The coming months are likely to be exciting, both for Joachim himself and for the Danish monarchy.

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