Princess Mary’s son turns 17!
The Danish Royal Family has released a portrait in honour of Princess Mary and Prince Frederik’s son Christian’s birthday.
Prince Christian turned 17 on October 15 and the Royal Family released a casual black-and-white image of him sitting comfortably.
“His Royal Highness Prince Christian can celebrate his 17th birthday today,” the caption read.
“Prince Christian celebrates the day privately with the family, and on the occasion of the birthday a new portrait of His Royal Highness is published.”
The Family also revealed that the photo was taken recently by a friend with many pointing out a change in style with the image.
Royal expert Lars Hovbakke Sørensen told Danish publication BT that it is highly possible that the Royal Family wanted Prince Christian to appear as an “ordinary young man”.
“It is clear that you want to signal more relaxedness and people-ness, and that he is a completely ordinary young man,” he said.
“It signals that he is a prince who lives a completely ordinary everyday life - and it fits the image that you want to draw of him in public.”
Fans of the Royal Family congratulated Prince Christian on his birthday and wished him the best.
“Congratulations, now it's time to spray champagne,” someone wrote.
“Huge congratulations to His Royal Highness Prince Christian hope it's going to be a lovely day,” another commented.
“Congratulations to His Royal Highness Prince Christian on the 17 years. Handsome young man,” another wrote.
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