Count Felix of Monpezat (Felix Henrik Valdemar Christian; born 22 July 2002), is the younger son and child of Prince Joachim of Denmark and and his first wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. He is the second grandchild of Margrethe II of Denmark and Henrik, Prince of Denmark.
Felix is eighth in the line of succession to the Danish throne.
Early Life
Birth
- See Birth of Prince Felix of Denmark
Felix was born at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 22 July 2002.
Felix has one older sibling: Prince Nikolai (1999), and two younger half-siblings: Prince Henrik (2009) and Princess Athena (2012).
Christening
- See Christening of Prince 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. Also 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 and Remarriages
When Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra divorced in 2005, the ex-couple were granted joint custody of Felix and Nikolai.
In 2007, Alexandra remarried to Martin Jørgensen. The marriage ended in divorce in 2015. In 2008, Joachim remarried to Marie Cavallier, and the marriage produced to children, Henrik and Athena.
Education
Felix attended pre-school at the Garnison Sogns Menigheds Børnehave (Garrison Parish Church’s Preschool) in Copenhagen.
In 2008, at the age of six, Felix began school at Krebs' Skole (Krebs School), also in Copenhagen.
Titles, Styles, and Honours
Titles and Styles
- 22 July 2002 - 29 April 2008: His Royal Highness Prince Felix of Denmark
- 29 April 2008 - present: His Royal Highness Prince Felix of Denmark, Count of Monpezat
On 29 April 2008, Margrethe II granted the title of Count of Monpezat to her male-line descendants.
Honours
- Medals
11 June 2009: Commemorative 75th Birthday Medal of His Royal Highness The Prince Consort- 16 April 2010: Commemorative 70th Birthday Medal of Her Majesty The Queen
- 14 January 2012: Commemorative Ruby Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty The Queen
16 April 2015: Commemorative 75th Birthday Medal of Her Majesty The Queen
External links
- Official Website (Danish)
- Official Website (English)
- Official Website (French)
Count Felix of Monpezat Born: 22 July 2002
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| Lines of succession | ||
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| Preceded by Prince Nikolai of Denmark |
Line of succession to the Danish throne 8th position |
Succeeded by Prince Henrik of Denmark |
| Line of succession to the British throne descended from Arthur, son of Victoria | ||
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