King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark today hosted a reception for general secretary, president To Lam and his spouse in copenhagen. The visit, scheduled for 19-21/10, marks the first state visit by a general secretary to Denmark.

The state banquet for general secretary, president To Lam will take place on the evening of 19/10 at Christiansborg Palace, hosted by the King and Queen of Denmark. This event signifies a milestone for their son, Crown Prince Christian, as it will be his first attendance at a state banquet.

Denmark's Crown Prince Christian. Photo: Danish Royal Family

Crown Prince Christian was born on 15/10/2005 and made his first public appearance on 18/10, when his parents carried him from the hospital to Fredensborg Palace. Christian’s birth occurred over one year after Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary married in copenhagen.

Christian's first official activity took place in 2008, at age three. He joined his grandfather at the copenhagen zoo to open a new elephant enclosure. Another royal milestone for Christian occurred in 2012, when he attended an event at Amalienborg Palace with Queen Margrethe II.

King Frederik X, Queen Mary, and their children during a christmas holiday in Australia in 2022. Photo: Danish Royal Family

On 14/1/2024, Christian became first in line to the throne when his father ascended, becoming King Frederik X. Weeks earlier, his grandmother, Queen Margrethe II, announced her abdication. Christian has three younger siblings: Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine.

Queen Margrethe II reigned for 52 years, providing Crown Prince Christian many opportunities to observe her royal duties. Even before his grandmother’s abdication, Christian received the authority to serve as regent when necessary.

Before his 21st birthday, the crown prince lived with his parents. He now has his own apartment within the Amalienborg Palace complex in copenhagen, adjacent to Frederik VIII's residence, the home of the King and Queen.

Portrait of Crown Prince Christian released on his 21st birthday. Photo: Danish Royal Family

Christian is currently serving in the Royal Life Guard Regiment, holding the rank of second lieutenant and serving as a platoon commander at the guard barracks in Hovelte, north of copenhagen. He enlisted in early 2025, subsequently qualifying as a cavalryman in the Royal Life Guard Hussar Regiment and completing his officer training in june.

On his recent 21st birthday, the Danish royal family released a new portrait of the crown prince. In the photo, he wore the Royal Life Guard Regiment's ceremonial uniform for the first time. The uniform features the Grand Commander's Cross with star of the Order of the Dannebrog, an honor bestowed by his father.

While his next steps in military service remain unclear, Christian stated he is open to deployment to Latvia or Greenland.

The crown prince's future may also include continued education, similar to his father, who graduated from Aarhus University and studied for one year at Harvard University in america.

Huyen Le (According to 9News, Bild)