Crown Prince Frederik celebrates his 50th birthday

Two days ahead of his 50th birthday, Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik has unveiled a new commemorative portrait.

Frederick was joined by his mother Queen Margrethe, his wife Princess Mary, and his children Christian, Isabella, Josephine and Vincent at the reception held at Frederiksborg Castle on Thursday.

It has been displayed alongside a 2006 portrait of Princess Mary that was also painted by Heimens, who attended the unveiling.

Ahead of Prince Frederik's birthday on May 26, the Danish Royal Court revealed there would be a string of celebrations throughout the week.

To mark the special occasion, the Court released an official birthday logo along with two new photos of the father of four.

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Kicking off his milestone birthday, Frederik hosted a special award ceremony for the Crown Prince Frederik Fund on May 18.

After a formal start, he then took his celebrations to the street taking part in the Royal run race event on May 21.

The father of four ran 10km though Aalborg, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Odense and Copenhagen/Frederiksberg alongside his family and the public.

And the fun certainly doesn’t stop there.

The rest of the week's schedule included a reception on the Danneborg yacht and the opening of a new research centre in Aarhus, along with the unveiling of the new portrait.

Then on his actual day of birth, the Prince will make an appearance on the balcony of Amalienborg Palace so the Danish people can catch a glimpse of him.


His mother, Queen Margrethe, and Queen Mary and their children Christian, Isabella, Josephine and Vincent will be by his side.

Later, a gala dinner will be held for the Prince where he will be joined by the rest of the Royal Family and other special guests.


To wrap up the week-long celebrations, a concert called The whole of Denmark celebrates the Crown Prince will be staged and enjoyed by the Prince and the Royal Family.

It may be one busy week, but it’s not every day you turn 50!