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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Denmark's Crown Prince Christian, 19, parties with friends at popular music festival
The 19-year-old Prince of Denmark has gotten as far away from prestige and ceremony as possible and has been spotted having fun at festival. Christian is the eldest son of Australia's own Queen Mary, who left Australia to marry King Frederik. When they met Frederik, was still a prince. Their romance and subsequent marriage sent Australia into quite the meltdown. Over 20 years later and countless Women's Weekly cover stories later, the couple are still together. Queen Mary still visits home, and King Frederik officially took the throne in 2024; since then, the pair has ruled Denmark together. Their 19-year-old son, on the other hand, who towers over his father, Frederik, who is 6 feet tall himself, was seen letting loose at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark. 5 The 19-year-old Prince of Denmark attended the Roskilde Festival. Søren Lambert/Aller/MEGA 5 Prince Christian wore baggy blue jean shorts and a baggy white shirt at the event. Søren Lambert/Aller/MEGA He was spotted bro-ing out with his mates and looked just like any other festival goer. He even rocking a wristband. The 19-year-old kept it very Gen Z chic in oversized denim shorts (the kind Adam Sandler used to wear when they were considered cringeworthy) and an oversized white T-shirt, along with worn-looking sneakers. He was seen smiling, singing, dancing, in the crowd and hanging out with his mates. 5 Prince Christian appeared to blend in with the crowd as he wore his casual attire. Søren Lambert/Aller/MEGA It was remarkably normal behavior for someone who is set to become King. Online people were thrilled to see the young royal living a relatively normal life and also amazed that he is now an adult. 'I love this for him. That he can spend a few days at a huge festival without really being bothered,' one cheered. 5 Prince Christian is the eldest child of King Frederik X and Queen Mary. Getty Images 5 Prince Christian is next in line to the Danish throne. Getty Images 'He looks so matured,' another praised. 'When did he grow up so fast?' Another asked. Christian's festival partying comes after his parents announced last year that the heir to the Danish throne would be taking some time off before commencing any university studies. It was announced he'd embark on an 'extended stay in East Africa' where he'd be working on two farms doing both practical and administrative tasks. After returning, he started his four-month military service at the Guard Hussar Regiment in February, and it has now been announced that he will commence Lieutenant training in August this year. 'The training starts in early August 2025 and lasts one year plus a subsequent period of practical service as a platoon leader. The Crown Prince will complete his ongoing military service with the Guard Hussar Regiment at the end of May,' The Royal House said in a media release.
Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
King Frederik cozies up with Duchess of Edinburgh at Wimbledon two years after affair scandal that rocked Danish monarchy
King Frederik has appeared inside the iconic royal box at Wimbledon alongside Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - without his Aussie-born wife Queen Mary. The oak-lined royal box on centre court was established in 1922 and has played host to a glittering array of royals, celebrities and dignitaries in its century-long history. The Danish monarch, 57, sat inside the box on Monday and watched on as Poland's Iga Swiatek defeated Denmark's Clara Tauson in the fourth round. At one point, Frederik was photographed warmly embracing the Duchess of Edinburgh with a kiss on the cheek before they took their seats in the same row. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have longstanding ties to both Mary and Frederik and attended their 2004 fairytale wedding in Copenhagen on behalf of the Queen. Both Sophie and Mary hailed from similar middle class backgrounds and had their own careers before marrying into royalty in their early 30s. In 2016, Sophie invited Tasmanian-born Mary to join her in the carriage procession during an appearance at Royal Ascot. Meanwhile, Frederik's mother Queen Margrethe was one of Queen Elizabeth II's dearest friends. Frederik and Sophie were joined by Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester who also has a special link to the Danish King. The Duchess of Gloucester is Danish by birth and met her future husband Prince Richard while working as a secretary in the Danish embassy in London. The royal-studded appearance comes days after a palace insider claimed that King Charles is pushing for changes to the protocol surrounding the historic royal box. According to The Daily Mail's Royal Editor Rebecca English, King Charles directly appealed to the All England Lawn Tennis Club to allow his former sister-in-law Fergie into the box. "I think it shows a sign of how magnanimous King Charles has been,' Ms English said on Sunday. 'He's made it clear that he will continue his mother's attempts to bring (Fergie) slightly more back into the royal fold." The Duchess of York sat in the box alongside her daughter Princess Eugenie last week for the first time since 1990. Ferguson had previously been forced to sit with the general public at Wimbledon following her 1996 divorce from Prince Andrew.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Major update in tragic ‘Ghost Children' case after siblings, 9 & 6, found in forest ‘wearing nappies & unable to speak'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO "ghost" kids found living in squalor in the woods unable to speak after severe neglect are to be put up for adoption, the authorities said. The pair's father allegedly cut them off from the world after becoming "obsessed" with Covid, but they were discovered in the northern Italian countryside by horrified cops. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The run-down house where the children lived near Lauriano, northern Italy Credit: Newsflash 5 The kids were kept in filthy conditions and were totally disconnected from the outside world Credit: Newsflash 5 The dad, Frederik, claimed the kids were well catered for and happy Credit: Newsflash The "filthy" kids, aged nine and six, were still wearing nappies, not attending school, and able to communicate only in their own primitive language. They had never been officially registered and were completely off-grid - prompting the "ghost children" label from local media. Their dad, named only as 54-year-old Dutch national Frederik, claimed he isolated them in their "bunker" home near Lauriano to prevent them from catching Covid. He insisted they were being home-schooled in English and Italian using material he found online after the kids were discovered in April, it is understood. Frederik also claimed that he had been intending to register the kids - but never got round to it. The dad said: "I'm not a paranoid person who wants to hide from the world. I just enjoy doing things alone and spending time with my family." However, his explanations for keeping his children in miserable isolation have not convinced the authorities. They were initially taken into state care, and now it has been confirmed they will be put up for adoption. It's unclear whether this will allow regular prospective parents to take custody of the children - whether it will lead to them being put into specialist care. Frederik told local newspaper Corriere Torino: "My wife and I provide them with everything they need. Lag chillingly said 'that's for Sarah Payne' after knifing her evil killer in bloodbath 'revenge attack' in prison cell "They have lots of toys, each their own laptop, lots of musical instruments and their own ski equipment. "They go pony riding at the stables and spend a lot of time outdoors in restaurants and museums." The children were reportedly born in Germany before being moved over to a town in Turin. Harrowing images of the ramshackle farm show random broken and abandoned furniture thrown outside and derelict trampolines that had clearly been left to rot. Rubbish was also captured strewn across the garden. The reclusive family was only discovered when cops arrived at their hillside farm to evacuate them after a flooding alert. 5 The kids were only discovered when authorities visited the house to issue a flood warning Credit: Newsflash 5 Picture shows the area where the children lived, undated. Two siblings aged six and nine were found in an isolated farmhouse in Lauriano, Italy. (Newsflash/NX) Credit: Newsflash The Turin Juvenile Court ordered the immediate removal of the children from their parents. It said in its ruling: "There are facts that suggest that the minors are deprived of adequate assistance from their parents or relatives who are required to provide it." During the removal process, concerns were raised about their mum, who is said to have shown little interest in her own kids, NL Times reports. It's thought she is homeless, the site added. Local mayor Mara Baccolla said: "It is a very delicate matter. "These children can finally find a balance and have access to a life worthy of the name." She also reportedly spoke of meeting the dad once and described him as being "very reserved" who was unable to speak Italian. Residents of the town near the farm shared their shock at learning of the children's existence.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Major update in tragic ‘Ghost Children' case after siblings, 9 & 6, found in forest ‘wearing nappies & unable to speak'
TWO "ghost" kids found living in squalor in the woods unable to speak after severe neglect are to be put up for adoption, the authorities said. The pair's father allegedly cut them off from the world after becoming "obsessed" with Covid, but Advertisement 5 The run-down house where the children lived near Lauriano, northern Italy Credit: Newsflash 5 The kids were kept in filthy conditions and were totally disconnected from the outside world Credit: Newsflash 5 The dad, Frederik, claimed the kids were well catered for and happy Credit: Newsflash The "filthy" kids, aged nine and six, were still wearing nappies, not attending school, and able to communicate only in their own primitive language. They had never been officially registered and were Their dad, named only as 54-year-old Dutch national Frederik, claimed he isolated them in their "bunker" home near Lauriano to prevent them from catching Covid. He insisted they were being home-schooled in English and Italian using material he found online after the kids were discovered in April, it is understood. Advertisement read more in world news Frederik also claimed that he had been intending to register the kids - but never got round to it. The dad said: "I'm not a paranoid person who wants to hide from the world. I just enjoy doing things alone and spending time with my family." However, his explanations for keeping his children in miserable isolation have not convinced the authorities. They were initially taken into state care, and now it has been confirmed they will be put up for adoption. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun It's unclear whether this will allow regular prospective parents to take custody of the children - whether it will lead to them being put into specialist care. Frederik told local newspaper Corriere Torino: "My wife and I provide them with everything they need. Lag chillingly said 'that's for Sarah Payne' after knifing her evil killer in bloodbath 'revenge attack' in prison cell "They have lots of toys, each their own laptop, lots of musical instruments and their own ski equipment. "They go pony riding at the stables and spend a lot of time outdoors in restaurants and museums." Advertisement The children were reportedly born in Germany before being moved over to a town in Turin. Harrowing images of the ramshackle farm show random broken and abandoned furniture thrown outside and derelict trampolines that had clearly been left to rot. Rubbish was also captured strewn across the garden. The reclusive family was only discovered when cops arrived at their hillside farm to evacuate them after a flooding alert. Advertisement 5 The kids were only discovered when authorities visited the house to issue a flood warning Credit: Newsflash 5 Picture shows the area where the children lived, undated. Two siblings aged six and nine were found in an isolated farmhouse in Lauriano, Italy. (Newsflash/NX) Credit: Newsflash The Turin Juvenile Court ordered the immediate removal of the children from their parents. It said in its ruling: "There are facts that suggest that the minors are deprived of adequate assistance from their parents or relatives who are required to provide it." Advertisement During the removal process, concerns were raised about their mum, who is said to have shown little interest in her own kids, It's thought she is homeless, the site added. Local mayor Mara Baccolla said: "It is a very delicate matter. "These children can finally find a balance and have access to a life worthy of the name." Advertisement She also reportedly spoke of meeting the dad once and described him as being "very reserved" who was unable to speak Italian. Residents of the town near the farm shared their shock at learning of the children's existence. Frederik's explanation FREDERIK claimed his children were registered in Germany and that he and his wife decided to move to Italy three years ago. He told reporters: "I'll explain [...] we bought this land three years ago for €120,000. The idea was to move from Germany, where we lived. "During this period, we went back and forth because before settling in Italy, I had to fix up the house. "Three months before the flood, we finally moved in. During this whole period, we still gave the children an education, in English and Italian, using some websites. "I know, we should have reported them to the Municipality, the intention was to do it soon, but my wife has health problems and there was no time. "They are not ghosts, they have a name and surname and are registered in Germany." Frederik also said that he is financially stable: "We still have a house in Germany, my grandfather has others in the Netherlands and I earn money by renting them out. "I invested another €100,000 in this house."
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Major update in tragic ‘Ghost Children' case after siblings, 9 & 6, found in forest ‘wearing nappies & unable to speak'
TWO "ghost" kids found living in squalor in the woods unable to speak after severe neglect are to be put up for adoption, the authorities said. The pair's father allegedly cut them off from the world after becoming "obsessed" with Covid, but they were discovered in the northern Italian countryside by horrified cops. 5 5 5 The "filthy" kids, aged nine and six, were still wearing nappies, not attending school, and able to communicate only in their own primitive language. They had never been officially registered and were completely off-grid - prompting the "ghost children" label from local media. Their dad, named only as 54-year-old Dutch national Frederik, claimed he isolated them in their "bunker" home near Lauriano to prevent them from catching Covid. He insisted they were being home-schooled in English and Italian using material he found online after the kids were discovered in April, it is understood. Frederik also claimed that he had been intending to register the kids - but never got round to it. The dad said: "I'm not a paranoid person who wants to hide from the world. I just enjoy doing things alone and spending time with my family." However, his explanations for keeping his children in miserable isolation have not convinced the authorities. They were initially taken into state care, and now it has been confirmed they will be put up for adoption. It's unclear whether this will allow regular prospective parents to take custody of the children - whether it will lead to them being put into specialist care. Frederik told local newspaper Corriere Torino: "My wife and I provide them with everything they need. Lag chillingly said 'that's for Sarah Payne' after knifing her evil killer in bloodbath 'revenge attack' in prison cell "They have lots of toys, each their own laptop, lots of musical instruments and their own ski equipment. "They go pony riding at the stables and spend a lot of time outdoors in restaurants and museums." The children were reportedly born in Germany before being moved over to a town in Turin. Harrowing images of the ramshackle farm show random broken and abandoned furniture thrown outside and derelict trampolines that had clearly been left to rot. Rubbish was also captured strewn across the garden. The reclusive family was only discovered when cops arrived at their hillside farm to evacuate them after a flooding alert. 5 5 The Turin Juvenile Court ordered the immediate removal of the children from their parents. It said in its ruling: "There are facts that suggest that the minors are deprived of adequate assistance from their parents or relatives who are required to provide it." During the removal process, concerns were raised about their mum, who is said to have shown little interest in her own kids, NL Times reports. It's thought she is homeless, the site added. Local mayor Mara Baccolla said: "It is a very delicate matter. "These children can finally find a balance and have access to a life worthy of the name." She also reportedly spoke of meeting the dad once and described him as being "very reserved" who was unable to speak Italian. Residents of the town near the farm shared their shock at learning of the children's existence. Frederik's explanation FREDERIK claimed his children were registered in Germany and that he and his wife decided to move to Italy three years ago. He told reporters: "I'll explain [...] we bought this land three years ago for €120,000. The idea was to move from Germany, where we lived. "During this period, we went back and forth because before settling in Italy, I had to fix up the house. "Three months before the flood, we finally moved in. During this whole period, we still gave the children an education, in English and Italian, using some websites. "I know, we should have reported them to the Municipality, the intention was to do it soon, but my wife has health problems and there was no time. "They are not ghosts, they have a name and surname and are registered in Germany." Frederik also said that he is financially stable: "We still have a house in Germany, my grandfather has others in the Netherlands and I earn money by renting them out. "I invested another €100,000 in this house."
