Count Felix of Monpezat (Felix Henrik Valdemar Christian; born 22 July 2002), is the younger son and child of Prince Joachim of Denmark and his first wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. He is the second grandchild of Margrethe II and the late Prince Henrik.
Felix is eighth in the line of succession to the Danish throne.
Early Life[]
Birth[]
- Main article: Birth of Count Felix of Denmark
Felix was born on 22 July 2002 at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Felix has one older brother, Nikolai, and two younger half-siblings, Count Henrik and Countess Athena.
Christening[]
- Main article: Christening of Count Felix of Denmark
Felix was christened on 4 October 2002 at Møgeltønder Church in Møgeltønder. Per Danish tradition, his names were announced for the first time as Felix Henrik Valdemar Christian.
At the christening, the musical work Dåbens Pagt, composed by Frederik Magle and dedicated to Felix, was given its first performance.
Felix's godparents are Count Christian Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, Martina Bent, Oscar Davidsen Siesbye, Damian Sibley, and Annick Boel.
Parents' Divorce[]
Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra divorced in 2005. The ex-couple were granted joint custody of both Felix and Nikolai.
In 2007, Alexandra married Martin Jørgensen. The couple divorced in 2015. In 2008, Joachim married Marie Cavallier, and the marriage has produced two children, Count Henrik and Countess Athena.
Confirmation[]
- Main article: Confirmation of Count Felix of Denmark
Felix was confirmed on 1 April 2017 at the chapel of Fredensborg Palace in the presence of his immediate family and godparents.
Education[]
Felix attended pre-school at the Garnison Church in Copenhagen. In 2008, he attended Krebs School.
Public Life[]
Titles, Styles, and Arms[]
- 22 July 2002 - 29 April 2008: His Highness Prince Felix of Denmark
- 29 April 2008 - 1 January 2023: His Highness Prince Felix of Denmark, Count of Monpezat
- 1 January 2023 - present: His Excellency Count Felix of Monpezat[1]
Honours[]
- Medals
Denmark
- 75th Birthday Medal of Henrik, Prince Consort (11 June 2009)
- 70th Birthday Medal of Margrethe II (16 April 2010)
- Ruby Jubilee Medal of Margrethe II (14 January 2012)
- 75th Birthday Medal of Margrethe II (16 April 2015)
