In a divergence from the norm, the 54-year-old made the journey to Copenhagen alone for the historic event, leaving his wife, Princess Marie, and children, who reside in the United States.
This singular move echoes a similar decision by Prince Harry during the coronation of his father, King Charles III, last year. The Duke of Sussex reportedly attended the formal ceremony alone inside Westminster Abbey before returning to his Montecito home for his son's birthday.
Joachim's presence at the proclamation follows a series of events, occurring almost a year ago, when Queen Margrethe took the controversial step of stripping his four children of their titles to streamline the monarchy.
The behind-the-scenes footage shared by the Danish Royal House provides a glimpse into the moments leading up to King Frederik's appearance on the palace balcony, revealing Prince Joachim's silent observance.
Contrary to the reportedly strained relationship between Prince Frederik and his younger sibling Joachim, the dynamics differ from the widely publicized tension between Prince William and Prince Harry. Joachim's solo presence during the proclamation stands distinct from Prince Harry's coronation snub.
While Sky News host Caroline Di Russo draws parallels between King Frederik X and Queen Mary with Prince William and Princess Kate, some remain intrigued by the question of whether King Charles might consider abdicating in the future, following Queen Margrethe II's decision to pass the throne to her son, the newly crowned King Frederik X.
