King Frederik and Queen Mary embarked on an official trip to Tórshavn to strengthen ties between Denmark and the Faroe Islands. The surprise was that the couple had their daughter, Princess Josephine, accompany them on such a significant visit. Upon their arrival, the Danish royal family was greeted with a warm welcome.
Mary and Frederik arrived in the Faroese capital to learn about its culture, traditions, and beautiful natural landscapes. To honor their hosts, the royals chose to wear the traditional attire of the Faroe Islands. It was a gesture that was cheered by those present.
King Frederik and Queen Mary take their daughter on an institutional trip
King Frederik and Queen Mary continue their journey to add and confirm alliances within Denmark. This time, the couple let themselves be swept away by the majesty of the Faroe Islands, which welcomed the royals with enthusiasm,
The surprise of the visit was the unexpected presence of Josephine, who wasn't included in the official agenda and arrived accompanying her parents. Mary and Frederik had the princess travel with them so she could experience the culture of the Faroe Islands firsthand. Three snapshots capture the moment when the couple and their daughter arrived at the port aboard the royal ship Dannebrog.
Their arrival was met with enthusiasm and warmth by the island's inhabitants. The king and queen were welcomed with a traditional ceremony, full of music and typical dances. As a sign of affection and respect, Frederik and Mary wore the archipelago's traditional attire.
The day of their arrival included a protocol event at Tinganes, where the prime minister delivered a speech after the traditional toast with cheers. Afterwards, the royal family toured Parliament and City Hall, greeting the citizens gathered there. Josephine actively participated in the greetings, shaking hands and accompanying her parents during the public welcome events.
Despite her young age, the girl showed she was up to her role within the Danish monarchy. It's the first time King Frederik and Queen Mary have decided to have their daughter accompany them on an official trip without prior notice. However, despite her inexperience, Josephine showed great interest in the people and island culture.
King Frederik and Queen Mary surprise upon their arrival in the Faroe Islands
The welcome for King Frederik and Queen Mary in the Faroe Islands was filled with cheers and applause. During their journey through the archipelago, the Danish royal family also had the opportunity to visit Koltur, the least populated island of the group. There, they admired its landscapes and historic settlements, and learned about environmental restoration work aimed at preserving the area's native flora and wetlands.
The family visit included a simple yet meaningful walk through areas of ancient Viking colonies, surrounded by untouched wild nature. International media report how King Frederik alluded to possible envy among Josephine's siblings for not having traveled with them.
Indeed, the princess's presence was completely unexpected. It's unknown why the royals decided to have her travel with them, especially since Vincent, her twin brother, didn't accompany them. Although they're the same age and in the same grade, Mary and Frederik's youngest children attend different schools.
That's why it's speculated that the difference in academic pace may have prevented Vincent from joining the trip. In any case, it's the second time the princess has set foot on the archipelago. The first time was in 2018, when her presence was planned and she even received the area's traditional attire as a gift.
Now, since it wasn't scheduled, it wasn't possible to have the traditional outfit made to fit her 14 years (14 años). Nevertheless, King Frederik and Queen Mary appeared happy to be able to enjoy their daughter on such a special trip.