Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark was the husband of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark who became the first male consort to a Danish monarch.

Age

He was born on June 11, 1934.

Died

Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark passed away from a short illness at the age of 83 on February 13, 2018, in Fredensborg Palace, Denmark.

Sun Sign

Gemini

Girlfriend / Spouse

Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark had dated –

1. (1967-2018) – He married Margrethe II of Denmark, then the heir presumptive to the Danish throne, on June 10, 1967, at the Naval Church of Copenhagen. He was given the title of HRH Prince Henrik of Denmark at the wedding. The duo was blessed with 2 children – (b. May 26, 1968) and (b. June 7, 1969).

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Wore glasses
• Stocky frame

Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark Facts

1. He declared in August 2017 that he did not aspire to be buried next to the Queen which was a result of his longtime complaint of only being named Prince Consort, and not King Consort.
2. Henrik planned his final surprise for his wife at his funeral as he had asked the flowers to be arranged into a “blooming garden” as a tribute to his partner of 50 years.
3. He was cremated on February 20, 2018, with half of the ashes scattered across Danish seas and half placed in the private part of the gardens at Fredensborg Palace.
4. Henrik took a great interest in art and culture and was also a keen winemaker who produced his own wine at his estate in France.
5. He was fluent in French, Danish, English, German, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

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