Prince Christian's 18th birthday celebrated in style as Danish Royal Family throw glitzy bash
Prince Christian celebrated his 18th birthday over the weekend
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Prince Christian of Denmark celebrated his 18th birthday over the weekend, and the Danish Royal Family threw him a glitzy bash attended by royals from throughout Europe.
The prince, who is second-in-line to the throne, appeared in front of massive crowds outside Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen on Sunday morning.
The future King later celebrated his birthday at a grand gala in the evening with many of Europe's future monarchs attending.
During his balcony appearance, Christian looked in his element as he waved to crowds wearing a dapper grey checked suit and navy tie.
Prince Christian on the balcony
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Prince Christian reportedly did not want any birthday presents
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The 18-year-old was joined by his father, Crown Prince Frederik, his grandmother Queen Margrethe, his mother Crown Princess Mary, and his siblings Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
Mary, 51, looked great in a powder blue bespoke Soeren Le Schmidt Blue Coat Dress.
Meanwhile, Queen Margrethe chose to wear a bold purple outfit.
For the evening festivities, Mary looked sensational in a Jesper Hovring gown from the Fall/Winter 2014 Collection.
Princess Catharina-Amalia and Princess Elisabeth attended the gala
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Future monarchs like Princess Catharina-Amalia of The Netherlands looked amazing in an Essentiel Antwerp Blue Cape Dress.
Similarly, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium wore a gorgeous Natan Couture Strapless Gown.
Princess Estelle of Sweden, who is only 11, wore a cute floral Christer Lindarw Gown.
The future Queen of Norway, Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned heads wearing an Emilio Pucci One-Shoulder Gown.
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This was previously worn by Crown Princess Mette-Marit to Princess Charlene of Monaco's wedding reception in 2011.
The glitzy gala, which had forbidden guests from taking photos, was broadcast on Danish television.
In addition, Prince Christian's birthday party had a strict black-tie dress code.
The royal reportedly did not want any guests to bring him presents.