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HRH Prince Joachim

Joachim Holger Waldemar Christian, Prince of Denmark, Count of Monpezat, was born on 7 June 1969. His Royal Highness Prince Joachim is the son of HM Queen Margrethe II and HRH Prince Henrik of Denmark. HRH Prince Joachim is included in the order of succession to the Throne and may act as Regent when HM The Queen and HRH Crown Prince Frederik are abroad.

Marital status

On 24 May 2008, HRH Prince Joachim married Miss Marie Agathe Odile Cavallier, who in connection with the marriage became HRH Princess Marie of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat.

Children

HH Prince Nikolai William Alexander Frederik, born on 28 August 1999, HH Prince Felix Henrik Valdemar Christian, born on 22 July 2002, and HH Prince Henrik Carl Joachim Alain born on 4 May 2009.

Prince Joachim shares custody of Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix with the princes’ mother and wife of first marriage, Alexandra Christina, Countess of Frederiksborg.

Christened and confirmed

Prince Joachim was christened in the Cathedral of Århus on 15 July 1969 and confirmed in the Chapel of Fredensborg Castle on 10 June 1982.

Educational background

Prince Joachim attended Krebs' Skole during the years 1974-1982, from 1974-1976 as a private pupil at Amalienborg Palace. In the period 1982-1983, the Prince was a boarder at École des Roches in Normandy, France. In 1986, Prince Joachim graduated from the upper secondary school of Øregaard Gymnasium, and in the period 1986-1987 the Prince worked on a farm at Wagga Wagga in Australia. In 1991-1993, Prince Joachim completed his studies in agrarian economics at the Classenske Agerbrugskole Næsgaard on the island of Falster.

Military background

Prince Joachim’s military education began in 1987 when the Prince was a recruit in the Queen's Own Regiment. In 1988, Prince Joachim was appointed sergeant, and in 1989 followed the appointment as a lieutenant of the reserve. After having been appointed lieutenant, Prince Joachim served as a Platoon Commander of a tank squadron in the Prince's Own Regiment from 1989 to 1990. In 1990, the Prince was appointed first lieutenant of the reserve, and in 1992, after having completed advanced training level I for officers of the reserve (VUT I), he was appointed Captain of the reserve. From 1996 to 2004 Prince Joachim served as a Squadron Commander of a tank squadron in the defence reserve at Prince's Own Regiment. After appointment to major of the reserve in 2005, the Prince remains active in the defence reserve at Headquarters Danish Division.

Business background

In order to achieve broad business experience, Prince Joachim, in addition to his agricultural background, worked for the A.P. Møller Maersk Group in Hong Kong and France, respectively in the period 1993-1995. Today the Prince operates Schackenborg Manor, which has been in the possession of the Prince since 1978. The farming of Schackenborg Manor is based primarily on conventional agriculture.

Language

Prince Joachim’s mother tongue is Danish. In addition, the Prince speaks French, English and German.

Residence

Prince Joachim resides at Schackenborg Manor in southern Jutland.

Patronages and Honorary Memberships

HRH Prince Joachim is patron of a great many national organisations, institutions, and foundations, and holds a number of honorary memberships of various associations and societies.

Postal address:

Court of HRH Prince Joachim, Amalienborg, PO Box 2143, DK-1015 Copenhagen K