Current Members of the Danish Royal Family
The Danish royal family includes King Frederik X, Queen Mary, Crown Prince Christian, Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte, with King Frederik X ascending to the throne in January 2024 after the abdication of Queen Margrethe II BBC.
The core working members are King Frederik X, Queen Mary, Crown Prince Christian, and Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, while Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte are part of the extended family with reduced official duties Kongehuset.
Titles, Incomes, and Financial Structure
King Frederik X receives an annual appanage from the Danish state budget, with the royal household funded through the Finance Act, while Crown Prince Christian is being prepared for future state duties as heir to the throne Financial Times.
Public Funding and Budget
The Danish Parliament allocates funds for the royal household each year, covering salaries, residences, travel, and security, with the exact amount published in the annual state budget bill Folketinget.
Roles, Duties, and Official Engagements
King Frederik X represents Denmark at state visits, trade missions, and international forums, while Queen Mary focuses on social causes, mental health, and cultural initiatives, and Crown Prince Christian undertakes military training and official visits Kongehuset.
Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine attend public events and school activities, while Prince Joachim and Princess Marie pursue private business interests and international engagements, with Princess Benedikte and Prince Henrik maintaining a lower public profile BBC.