All About Prince Frederik, Denmark's Next King

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Crown Prince Frederik, the firstborn of Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, was born on May 26, 1968

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He graduated from Aarhus University with an MSc and became the 1st Danish royal to complete university education 

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Frederik, who speaks English, French and German, has served in the three branches of Denmark's military

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The 55-year-old is an avid sports player and has earned his name as a daredevil

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"I don't want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself…" he said, insisting he would stick to that even after taking the throne

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Frederik met his wife, an Australian lawyer, in a Sydney bar during the 2000 Olympic Games

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The couple is considered to represent modern values. They have 4 children - a daughter, a son and twins

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There will be no formal crowning ceremony for Crown Prince Frederik

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His accession will be announced from Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen on the day

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He will become King of Denmark and head of state in the country as well as in Greenland and the Faroe Islands


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