Danish Royals Kick Off Historic Germany Visit with Nordic Embassies Anniversary and Energy Talks

October 21, 2024
Danish Royals Kick Off Historic Germany Visit with Nordic Embassies Anniversary and Energy Talks
  • Attendees included royal representatives from each Scandinavian country, with Finland and Iceland represented by their respective presidents, Alexander Stubb and Halla Tómasdóttir.

  • Following the Berlin celebrations, King Frederik and Queen Mary will visit the Danish minority in Schleswig-Holstein, focusing on cross-border cooperation in renewable energy.

  • The visit will also feature a groundbreaking ceremony for a new construction project at the historic Danewerk site.

  • The Nordic Embassies, located in Berlin's Tiergarten, were inaugurated on October 20, 1999, under the motto 'Each for themselves, yet together'.

  • Their itinerary includes a reception with Minister-President Günther and the opening of an energy conference at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research.

  • Minister-President Daniel Günther expressed delight at the royal visit, underscoring the strong ties between Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein and the significance of the Danish minority.

  • King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark have arrived in Germany for a two-day state visit, marking their first official trip to the country since his ascension to the throne in January 2024.

  • The celebration highlighted the close political and economic connections among Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland, particularly their united support for Ukraine and sustainability goals for 2030.

  • In Flensburg, the royal couple is scheduled to arrive at the Flensborghus at 4:15 PM, with road closures in the area from 4 PM to 5:30 PM.

  • An evening dinner will be hosted at Schloss Bellevue following the day's events, concluding a significant day of diplomacy and celebration.

  • On October 20, 2024, prominent representatives from Scandinavian royal families and heads of state gathered in Berlin to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nordic Embassies.

  • The anniversary event featured speeches from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Berlin's Cultural Senator Joe Chialo, emphasizing the strong ties between the Nordic countries and Germany.

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