Happy Birthday - Prince Christian of Denmark

Happy Birthday to the handsome Prince Christian of Denmark - 3 years old today!

Son of Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and big brother to 1 year old Princess Isabella

Born October 15, 2005

Christened Christian Valdemar Henri John

Reasons behind the choice of these names:

CHRISTIAN: after his great-great-grandfather, King Christian X of Denmark, continuing the Danish royal tradition of the heir apparent being named either Christian or Frederik

VALDEMAR: after the former King Valdemar IV Atterdag - a common royal name

HENRI: after his paternal grandfather, Prince Consort Henrik, whose given name is Henri

JOHN: after Princess Mary's father, John Donaldson

Origins & Meanings:

CHRISTIAN: English/French/German meaning "follower of Christ"

VALDEMAR: German/Slavonic meaning "a powerful ruler"

HENRI: French meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler"

JOHN: Hebrew meaning "God is gracious"

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