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Denmark’s Crown Prince Christian makes state dinner debut
Crown Prince Christian attended his first state dinner on Monday, joining Denmark’s King Frederik X and Queen Mary at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
The dinner honored Vietnamese President Tô Lâm and his wife, Ngô Phương Ly, during their three-day state visit to Denmark.
Christian, 21, is first in line to the Danish throne and recently began taking on more public duties.
He wore the ceremonial uniform of the Royal Life Guards, where he serves as a second lieutenant and section leader.
Some Vietnamese guests reportedly did not recognize him during the receiving line, and he struggled briefly to remove one of his gloves at dinner.
His appearance marks a step in his growing role in royal diplomacy as Denmark and Vietnam observe 55 years of diplomatic relations.
Christian is expected to remain in his Royal Life Guards post until summer 2027.
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark attended his first state dinner on 19 October, hosted by King Frederik X and Queen Mary for Vietnam’s president.
The dinner at Christiansborg Palace was part of Tô Lâm’s three-day state visit to Denmark.
Christian, who had turned 21 four days earlier, wore the ceremonial uniform of the Royal Life Guards.
His appearance marked another step in his growing role in royal and diplomatic duties.
Some Vietnamese delegation guests reportedly were unsure who he was during the receiving line, and cameras captured him struggling to remove a glove at dinner.
- Who
- Crown Prince Christian attended the dinner hosted by King Frederik X and Queen Mary for Vietnam’s president, Tô Lâm.
- What
- Christian made his debut at a state dinner and wore the ceremonial uniform of the Royal Life Guards.
- When
- 19 October 2026. He had turned 21 four days earlier.
- Where
- Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Why
- The dinner honoured Tô Lâm during a three-day state visit marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Vietnam.
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Christian turned 21.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary welcomed Tô Lâm and his wife in Copenhagen at the start of their state visit.
The royal family hosted a state dinner for the Vietnamese president at Christiansborg Palace, where Christian made his debut at this kind of event.
- Dinner date
- 19 October 2026
- Venue
- Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
- Vietnamese president
- Tô Lâm
- Crown prince’s age
- 21
- Diplomatic relations
- 55th anniversary between Denmark and Vietnam
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What people are saying
For me, it is surreal to think about. I know this is what the future holds for me, among other things. I have known it since I was little and my parents have prepared me for it. So, of course, it excites me and makes me nervous at the same time. When my turn comes, I will try to perform that role as well as I can
I haven’t committed to anything yet. I am open to all possibilities