It was a big day for Danish royalty on Sunday as Prince Christian of Denmark, the eldest son of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, turned 18.
His parents and grandmother, Queen Margrethe, attended a gala dinner in honour of the heir to the Danish throne, joined by many other dignitaries and royal guests.
Queen Margrethe II greets her grandson
Queen Margrethe greeted her grandson as the royal family gathered with special guests to celebrate the heir to the throne turning 18 on Sunday.
Crown Princess Amalia and Crown Princess Elisabeth attend
Crown Princess Amalia from the Netherlands and Belgium’s Crown Princess Elisabeth arrived together at the birthday gala, and each looked the picture of elegance, complete with beautiful royal tiaras.
A heartfelt father-son moment
Crown Prince Frederik showed his pride in his son when he sweetly exchanged a kiss with Prince Christian.
The royal table revealed
Queen Margrethe II sat next to her grandson and Princess Ingrid Alexandra also joined the monarch and heir to the throne at their table.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit arrive
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrived at the gala with their daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle arrive
The Swedish heir to the throne, his wife, and his daughter pulled out all the stops for the celebration, which took place at the Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid Alexandra wow in matching gowns
Norway’s royal mother-daughter duo looked beautiful in matching pale blue dresses as they attended the birthday celebration.
The Prince’s social side
Princess Ingrid Alexandra was one of the royals who enjoyed chatting with the Danish prince at Sunday’s birthday celebration.
