45-777: The Coronation Theatre: Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II (250 cm × 342 cm (98 in × 135 in), oil on canvas) was painted by Ralph Heimans in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II . While the sitting took place in Buckingham Palace , the Queen is portrayed in Westminster Abbey , standing at the centre of the Cosmati pavement where she had been crowned 60 years previously. The mosaic pavement, referred to by Shakespeare as "the floor of heaven",
90-707: A Master of Science degree in political science from Aarhus University . After university, he served in diplomatic posts at the United Nations and in Paris . He has trained in all three branches of the Danish Armed Forces . Frederik met Australian marketing consultant Mary Donaldson while attending the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney . They married on 14 May 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral . They have four children: Christian , Isabella , Vincent and Josephine . Frederik
135-526: A frogman in the naval elite special operations forces Frømandskorpset . It was there that he earned the nickname "Pingo", when his wetsuit filled with water and he was forced to waddle like a penguin. In 2001 and 2002, he completed further leadership training at the Royal Danish Defence College . Frederik remained active in the defence services, and in the period 2002–2003 served as a staff officer at Defence Command Denmark, and from 2003 as
180-593: A four-month and 2,795 km dog-sledge expedition in the northern part of Greenland. The expedition Sirius marked the 50-year anniversary of the Sirius Patrol . Prince Frederik was part of the polar expedition as a film photographer, whose job was to ensure an optimal coverage of this event. The purpose of the foundation is to provide financial assistance to students of social policy and sciences, for one year's study at Harvard. It also provides financial support for scientific expeditions, particularly to foreign parts of
225-509: A meeting of the Council of State . After succeeding to the throne, he was proclaimed king from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen as has been the custom for Danish monarchs since the introduction of the constitutional monarchy in 1849. His motto is Forbundne, forpligtet, for Kongeriget Danmark (English: "United, committed, for the Kingdom of Denmark"),
270-601: A private pupil at Amalienborg Palace from 1974 to 1976, and from the third form again at Krebs' Skole. From 1982 to 1983, he attended the École des Roches [ fr ] , a boarding school in Normandy , France. In 1986, Frederik graduated from Øregård Gymnasium . In addition to Danish, he is fluent in French (his father's language), English, and German. In the autumn of 1989, Frederik began studying political science at Aarhus University . As part of his education, he spent
315-1071: A senior lecturer with the Institute of Strategy at the Royal Danish Defence College. During a Council of State on 8 October 2003, Queen Margrethe gave her consent to the marriage of Crown Prince Frederik to Mary Elizabeth Donaldson , an Australian marketing consultant whom the prince had met while attending the Sydney Olympics in 2000 . Their wedding took place on 14 May 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral , Copenhagen. The couple have four children: Christian (born 15 October 2005), Isabella (born 21 April 2007), and twins Vincent and Josephine (born 8 January 2011). Queen Margrethe II announced her abdication during her annual live broadcast New Year's Eve address on 31 December 2023. Frederik succeeded her as King of Denmark on 14 January 2024, after Margrethe formally signed an instrument of abdication during
360-457: A special interest in scientific research, climate change, and sustainability. For his commitment to sustainability, he was interviewed by the Financial Times and CNN International 's Future Cities program. He participated in expeditions, forums and events on climate. The prince has represented Denmark as a promoter of sustainable Danish energy. The prince was one of the authors of
405-444: Is King of Denmark . He acceded to the throne following his mother's abdication on 14 January 2024. Frederik is the eldest son of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik . He was born during the reign of his maternal grandfather, King Frederik IX , and became Crown Prince of Denmark following his mother's accession in 1972. He was educated privately at home and at Krebs School , École des Roches and Øregård Gymnasium . He earned
450-558: Is a companion piece to Heimans’ 2006 critically acclaimed portrait of Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark . Her first official portrait, which was unveiled in Frederiksborg Castle in 2006 was praised for its multi-layered narrative and sophisticated treatment of the young princess..."a symphony of shadows." Other notable works by Heimans include, culturally significant figures such as actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ben Kingsley . His portrait of pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy
495-606: Is a patron and honorary member of various sports organizations, and a former member of the International Olympic Committee . He also promotes an active lifestyle in society. Frederik is an avid sportsman, running marathons in Copenhagen, New York, and Paris, and completing the 42 kilometers with a respectable time of 3 hours, 22 minutes and 50 seconds in the Copenhagen Marathon. In 2013, he completed
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#1732841618324540-499: Is built on a foundation of traditional techniques through a mastery of complex composition his subjects are woven into their surroundings to create a multi-layered narrative environment…building a landscape of the soul". In 2016, Heimans painted a series of portraits of six authors who were reinterpreting Shakespeare's plays to celebrate the playwright's 400th birthday, Shakespeare400. Margaret Atwood, Anne Tyler, Tracy Chevalier, Gillian Flynn, Jo Nesbo and Howard Jacobson sat for him, and
585-588: Is considered to be "one of today's leading portrait artists". He is best known for his large-scale Royal portraits of Queen Elizabeth II , Charles, Prince of Wales , and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , along with portraits of leading contemporary cultural figures. In 2014, Heimans was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for Services to Portraiture. Heimans was selected to paint the official Diamond Jubilee portrait of The Queen in 2012, The Coronation Theatre: Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II . It forms part of
630-555: Is now back on display in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Gallery in the Triforium of Westminster Abbey. Heimans was born in Sydney in 1970, to documentary film maker, Frank and Josette Heimans. His brother Jeremy Heimans , an author and activist, is the CEO of Purpose and co-founded GetUp and avaaz.org. His family is of Dutch Lebanese Jewish descent. Heimans attended Mosman High School and at 17 won
675-447: Is rich in symbolism and was created to evoke the "eternal pattern of the universe". It has been an integral part of the coronation ceremony since Henry III of England and is where every English monarch (except for Edward V and Edward VIII ) has been crowned for the last 900 years. The Queen is depicted wearing a state dress beneath the crimson Robe of State, which she wore to her coronation 60 years previously and which she has worn to
720-543: The 2016 Summer Olympics following allegations of state-sponsored doping. On 19 June 2017, the Crown Prince announced that he would continue another term of 8 years. However, in 2021, Frederik was announced that he would step down as an active member of the International Olympic Committee at the committee's annual session prior to the 2020 Summer Olympics , citing a wish to intensify his everyday work as
765-948: The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. Heimans's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was exhibited in The Coronation Anniversary exhibition at the Chapter House in Westminster Abbey 2013, and at the National Portrait Gallery of Australia in 2012 as the centre piece of the exhibition "Glorious", which brought record numbers of visitors to the Gallery. During the Coronation Exhibition at Westminster Abbey in 2013, Heimans's Diamond Jubilee portrait of The Queen
810-661: The Faroe Islands and Greenland . In November 2024 the Royal Court announced that the King had decided to phase out the system of granting companies royal warrants , which has been extant in Denmark since the 19th century. The motivation was that a system in which companies can claim special recognition from the royal house wasn’t keeping with the times. All warrants and similar titles are to be phased out by 31 December 2029. Frederik has
855-644: The Kongelig Polartokt (Polar Cruise Royal), about the challenges of climate, published in 2009 with a preface written by Kofi Annan . In 2010, he wrote the foreword to the highschool textbook Naturen og klimaændringerne i Nordøstgrønland (Nature and climate change in Northeast Greenland ). He supports scientific research projects, as a patron, as expeditionary, with regular attendance at events and through his foundation, Kronprins Frederiks Fond . The King encourages Danish participation in sports. He
900-648: The 1992–1993 academic year at Harvard University , where he studied political science under the name Frederik Henriksen. Whilst at Harvard, he participated in the Phoenix – SK Club , and lived in a rent-controlled apartment. Frederik is the first Danish royal to complete a university education. Frederik took up a position for three months with the Danish UN mission in New York in 1994. In 1995, he obtained his MSc degree in political science from Aarhus University . He completed
945-823: The Australian National Art Award, (1987). He studied architecture and then fine art and pure mathematics completing a BA at Sydney University in 1991. He continued to study drawing at the Julian Ashton Art School . Heimans lived in South London with his wife and two daughters, Ellie Rose and Hannah, until they returned to live in Sydney after the COVID-19 pandemic . Frederik X Queen Margrethe II Frederik X (Frederik André Henrik Christian, pronounced [ˈfʁeðˀʁek] born 26 May 1968)
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#1732841618324990-617: The Collection of Westminster Abbey and is on permanent display in the newly opened Triforium Gallery. In 2017, Heimans produced a portrait of The Duke of Edinburgh to mark his retirement from public duties and highlight his family history and Danish roots. The portrait was acquired from the artist by the Royal Collection Trust in 2018. In 2018, his portrait of The Prince of Wales was unveiled at Australia House in London to mark
1035-487: The International Olympic Committee, as is sworn upon election to the committee. The Crown Prince was given special observer status in National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark , as a way to allow him to work, without having political power. Frederik announced that his point of focus and reason for joining the International Olympic Committee is to promote an active lifestyle among youth. He
1080-627: The KMD Ironman Copenhagen in the time of 10:45:32 and is the first royal person to complete an Ironman. Frederik is a keen sailor, being a competitive Farr 40 skipper as well as an accomplished Dragon boater. At the 2003 Dragon European Championship , where 51 boats participated, the Prince and his crew had been leading after four out of six races; they finished in fourth place. At the 2008 Farr 40 World Championship with 33 boats participating, Frederik and his crew also took fourth place. He
1125-799: The Prince's 70th birthday. The work, set in Dumfries House in Scotland, focuses on the Prince's commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, architectural preservation and the notions of harmony between the natural world and the built environment. The portrait is part of the Royal Collection and will be on display in Dumfries House. Heimans was commissioned by Frederiksborg Castle to paint Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark , who unveiled his portrait in May 2018 to mark his 50th birthday. The portrait
1170-457: The age of retirement. The Crown Prince's candidature was met with some skepticism in Denmark, as it would mean that the Crown Prince would be on a semi-political committee along with several people who are suspected or even convicted of criminal acts. Another concern was whether or not the Crown Prince's loyalty would be towards his country and government, as the Danish constitution prescribes, or with
1215-474: The centre piece of the Diamond Jubilee Exhibition, "Glorious", where it drew record numbers of visitors to the gallery. In 2013, Westminster Abbey acquired the portrait through the generosity of Lord Harris of Peckham . Whilst on display in the Chapter House in Westminster Abbey as part of their Coronation Display, the portrait was vandalised by a Fathers for Justice campaigner who struggled with
1260-651: The course in the prescribed number of years with an exam result above average, thus becoming the first royal to obtain a master's degree. His final paper was an analysis on the foreign policy of the Baltic States, which he had visited several times during his studies. The prince was posted as First Secretary to the Danish Embassy in Paris from October 1998 to October 1999. Frederik has completed extensive military studies and training in all three services, including training as
1305-508: The first motto that does not mention God since Frederik VII . On 15 January, the royal family appeared in Parliament for a ceremony marking the transition of head of state. On 21 January, the royal family attended a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral , led by the Bishop of Aarhus and Royal Chaplain-in-Ordinary, Henrik Wigh-Poulsen . On 31 January 2024, Frederik visited Poland and
1350-531: The opening of state parliament each year since. Her diamond necklace and earrings, were made by Garrard & Co , jewellers for Queen Victoria's coronation, and were worn by Queen Elizabeth on the day of her coronation in 1953. The portrait was publicly unveiled on 28 September 2012 by The Governor General of Australia, Dame Quentin Bryce at the National Portrait Gallery of Australia . The portrait formed
1395-707: The paintings were exhibited at the Globe. Of his portrait, Jacobson said; "It's my soul. He's painted my soul". Author Anne Tyler said of Heimans's painting of her "I felt when I saw my finished portrait that I truly recognised myself, in a way that I have never recognised my photographs." Heimans's works are held in major international collections around the world, including The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, The Royal Collection, The Danish Museum of National History Frederiksborg Castle, The National Portrait Gallery of Australia, Westminster Abbey, Australia's Parliament House and
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1440-422: The reason for stepping down in the middle of his term. In celebration of his 50th birthday, on 21 May 2018, Frederik initiated a public running event across five cities in Denmark called Royal Run [ da ; de ] with more than 70,000 participants, including himself and his own family. The event was generally deemed as "exceeding expectations" by the public. The event has since become annual, and
1485-580: The royal reception for the Danish Olympic and Paralympic athletes after he fractured his spine while jumping on a trampoline with his eldest son. Frederik also took part in the relay event during the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus in March 2019. Frederik has competed in cross-country skiing ; he skied the 90 km (56 mi) Swedish Vasaloppet , the oldest cross-country ski race in
1530-613: The security guard as he sprayed the word "Help" across the painting in purple paint. The protester was sentenced to 6 months in prison. The portrait was restored by the Westminster Abbey restoration team and is now on permanent display in the newly opened Diamond Jubilee Gallery in the Triforium of the Abbey. Ralph Heimans Ralph Heimans , AM (born 1970) is an Australian-British contemporary portrait painter based in London , England . He
1575-527: The world, in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. In 2016, he completed the 54 kilometres (34 mi) Norwegian Birkebeinerrennet with Norway's Crown Prince Haakon . Also in 2016, Frederik completed the 160 km (99 mi) Arctic Circle Race [ de ; fr ; sv ] in Sisimiut , Greenland. On 9 October 2009, Crown Prince Frederik was elected a member of the International Olympic Committee , replacing former Danish member Kaj Holm, who had reached
1620-556: The world, such as Greenland and the Faroe Islands , and sports purposes, including those with a particularly social aspect. Frederik was originally styled "His Royal Highness Prince Frederik of Denmark". On the accession of his mother on 14 January 1972, he became known as "His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Denmark". The title Count of Monpezat was added when his mother created it for her male-line descendants. Since his accession on 14 January 2024, he has been styled "His Majesty The King, Count of Monpezat". The King has received
1665-489: Was attacked. It was defaced by a campaigner, from Fathers4Justice , who spray-painted 'help!' across the portrait. As a premeditated act of vandalism of art it is one of many works of art which has been damaged while on public display. A court case ensued and the offender was jailed for a 6-month term. After 5 weeks of intensive work by the Conservation Department at Westminster Abbey it was restored. The portrait
1710-611: Was born by emergency caesarean section at Rigshospitalet , the Copenhagen University Hospital in Copenhagen , on 26 May 1968 at 23:50 to the then Princess Margrethe (later Queen Margrethe II), oldest daughter of King Frederik IX and heir presumptive to the Danish throne, and Prince Henrik . At the time of his birth, his maternal grandfather was on the throne of Denmark and his matrilineal great-grandfather, Gustaf VI Adolf ,
1755-468: Was continued in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The 2020 version was cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation in Denmark. The 2024 edition took place on 20 May in Copenhagen/ Frederiksberg , Kalundborg , Fredericia , Aarhus , and Brønderslev . The Crown Prince participated in an expedition to Mongolia in 1986. In 2000, the Crown Prince participated in "Expedition Sirius 2000", which was
1800-622: Was elected for an eight-year term, and made it clear that he would terminate his membership upon ascending the Danish throne. In 2012, Frederik carried the Olympic flame through Notting Hill , a neighbourhood in West London . In 2016, Frederik faced criticism for voting against Danish Minister for Culture Bertel Haarder and a majority in the Danish Parliament 's wishes on the subject of whether or not Russia should be allowed to compete at
1845-489: Was exhibited at Globe Theatre in 2016. In May 2018, a major retrospective at Frederiksborg Castle, the Museum of National History, opened by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark , saw many of Heimans‘ most celebrated portraits displayed. The Director of the Museum, Mette Skougaard said the exhibition gave viewers "a rare opportunity to appreciate the range and depth of one of today's leading portrait artists". "Heimans's luminous work
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1890-506: Was on the throne of Sweden. He was baptised on 24 June 1968, at Holmen Church , in Copenhagen. He was named Frederik after his maternal grandfather, King Frederik IX, continuing the Danish royal tradition of the heir apparent being named either Frederik or Christian. He became Crown Prince of Denmark when his mother ascended to the throne on 14 January 1972. Frederik's only sibling is Prince Joachim of Denmark . Frederik attended primary school at Krebs' Skole between 1974 and 1981, as
1935-502: Was produced in collaboration with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and is now in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia . Well known Australian public figures include Michael Kirby (judge) (NPG Canberra) and Dame Quentin Bryce (Parliament House). His Shakespeare400 series of celebrated authors, including Margaret Atwood , Howard Jacobson , Anne Tyler , Gillian Flynn , Tracy Chevalier and Jo Nesbo
1980-401: Was received by its president Andrzej Duda , in his first overseas trip as monarch. Danish monarchs traditionally travel first to another Scandinavian country , but Frederik had planned the trip prior to Margrethe's abdication. The King and Queen made their first state visits in May 2024, visiting Sweden and Norway . In June, they toured the autonomous territories of the Kingdom of Denmark,
2025-766: Was the first in his class boat in Fyn Cup 2010 in Denmark, and number 4 in the 2011 Danish Dragon Championship with 25 boats participating. In 2016, on the subject of the Olympics in Rio , Frederik told the press that he did not regret not chasing his dream to compete in the Olympics after meeting his wife. He had always thought about training and competing, but that would have required him to limit his activities and concentrate on training, instead, he put his energy into other aspects of life. In October 2016, Frederik had to cancel his appearance at
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