The people of Denmark have been left speechless upon learning about the latest and unexpected decision made by Prince Christian. It has been revealed that the future king of the country has decided to forgo his military salary, which amounts to 1,200 euros.
In early February, the firstborn of King Frederik and Queen Mary began a new phase in his path to the throne by joining the Guard Hussar Regiment.
At just 19 years old, Prince Christian thus begins his military training, following the example of other European heirs, including Princess Leonor. However, our heir to the throne will only have to undergo three years of military training.
On the first day of his training, the young man arrived at the barracks without the company of his parents and with little luggage. The center provided him with the necessary clothing and footwear for the military routine.
Dressed in jeans, sneakers, and a coat, Prince Christian did not pose formally for the press. However, he decided to walk calmly so that photographers could capture the moment. "I am very excited and look forward to it," he expressed to the press.
After this historic moment for the Danish royal house, the latest and unexpected decision made by their future king has come to light. Information that surely has left more than one person speechless.
Prince Christian surprises with the latest decision he has made: he has renounced his military salary
As confirmed by the Danish royal house, Prince Christian has renounced the salary he is entitled to as a recruit. A decision also made by Princess Leonor when she joined the Armed Forces.
While his peers will receive a salary of 9,000 Danish kroner per month, about 1,200 euros, the son of King Frederik and Queen Mary will not receive any form of compensation.
This decision aligns with his institutional role as heir to the Danish throne. According to the country's policy, Prince Christian will not receive an economic allocation until he assumes functions within the institution.
A few weeks ago, Lasse Galsgaard-Olsen, Chief of Staff, shared with the Danish magazine Billed Bladet what the stay of the prince and the rest of his peers would be like.
As he assured, during the first days, "they will have to pass a basic physical test, a muscle test, and a run to learn about soldier life."
"They will learn what it is like to be in a barracks like this, how we address each other, how to participate in the group, how to read the weekly program, the different locations, and what the different equipment is called. They need to learn about relationships, the army, and security."