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Prince Christian of Denmark celebrated his long-awaited confirmation on Saturday, May 15. After postponing the milestone event due to the pandemic, the 15-year-old royal made a dapper appearance alongside his royal family to mark the occasion. Though his head-turning parents Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary and iconic grandmother Queen Margrethe were in attendance, it was the family’s furry friend that truly stole the show!
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Prince Christian arrived at Fredensborg Castle Church in Denmark for his special day alongside his siblings Prince Vincent, ten, and Princesses Isabella (next to Vincent), 14, and Josephine (behind Christian), also ten. Proud parents Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary flanked their children.
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Christian looked sharp in a blue suit ensemble as he posed for photographers.
© GettyImagesRoyal family attends Prince Christian of Denmark\'s christening
Frederik and Mary beamed alongside their eldest child. The princess looked lovely in a blue-polka dotted frock that matched her son’s tie. Her fascinator gave the ensemble a true royal flare.
© GettyImagesRoyal family dog steals the show
As Queen Margrethe joined her royal family on the steps to greet well wishers, an unexpected, but welcome visitor hopped up the stairs.
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While Queen Elizabeth has already had her corgis, it seems Margrethe has always been a dachshund devotee. The pup delighted onlookers with the appearance.
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The private event was led by Royal Confessor Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen and saw only 25 attendees for safety reasons.
