Crown Prince Christian of Denmark has taken part in his first State Council . 

On 19 June, King Frederik presided over the State Council; all government ministers attend these council meetings to inform the Danish monarch of the government’s work. The Crown Prince of Denmark joined the meeting for the first time since becoming heir to the throne on the accession of his father as king. 

Christian originally signed a declaration that confirmed his allegiance to the Danish constitution shortly after his eighteenth birthday. 

However, he signed a new oath as Crown Prince – this oath again promises to uphold the constitution. 

The Crown Prince continued his royal duties with his family again just hours later when he joined King Frederik and Queen Mary at Koldinghus, a museum in Kolding, to help open a new royal exhibition. 

“Kongebarn” which translates as “Royal Child” is an exhibition exploring royal childhood in Denmark, beginning with the early years of King Christian IV. Born in 1577, this king called Christian is considered one of the most popular monarchs in Danish history. 

The new exhibition will focus on three distinct themes: what it was like to be a child in a royal family, what royal education a prince or princess would receive, and what they would do for play. 

The unique exhibition has been created with children in mind, with interactive elements throughout.