Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark were forced to miss Princess Isabella's 18th birthday celebrations this week due to their residence in Washington DC.
The Danish Royal Family gathered for the special occasion, with Queen Mary's sisters even travelling from Australia to join the festivities.
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie relocated to the United States in September 2023 when he took up the role of defence industry attaché at the Danish Embassy.
The couple previously lived in Paris for three years, where the prince served as Military Attaché.
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark were forced to miss Princess Isabella's 18th birthday celebrations this week due to their residence in Washington D.C.
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The royal couple were spotted with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Vancouver in February, where they cheered on Danish athletes from the sidelines.
They attended volleyball matches and various events on the final day of the competition for wounded service personnel.
Their pre-planned visit included meetings with Danish rowing and volleyball teams, followed by a team dinner.
The Danish royals also participated in two receptions - one specifically for Danish participants and an official Invictus Games reception.
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie were spotted with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Vancouver in February, where they cheered on Danish athletes from the sidelines
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Prince Joachim and Princess Marie children, Count Henrik, 15, and Countess Athena, 13, who are enrolled in schools in the American capital.
The prince's older sons from his previous marriage, Count Nikolai, 25, and Count Felix, 22, are establishing their own careers in Denmark.
Nikolai graduated from Copenhagen Business School last summer and has developed a modelling career.
Despite living abroad, the couple frequently travel back to Denmark to see family.
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The Danish royal family gathered for Princess Isabella's birthday
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Prince Joachim attended his brother Frederik's accession ceremony in January 2024 when Queen Margrethe abdicated after 52 years.
Queen Margrethe caused controversy in 2022 when she stripped Joachim's four children of their royal titles.
She later apologised publicly, stating: "I have underestimated the extent to which much my younger son and his family feel affected. That makes a big impression, and for that I am sorry."
Since January 2023, Joachim's children have been styled as Counts and Countess of Monpezat, describing the decision as "a necessary future-proofing of the monarchy".
