Born into the spotlight, Crown Prince Christian of Denmark is now all grown up.
The eldest son of King Frederik and Queen Mary turned 20 on October 15, 2025, and is making his parents proud.
Read on to find out how the heir to the Danish throne is carving out his own path…
What is Crown Prince Christian up to now?
Crown Prince Christian had a lot to smile about as he turned 20.
Not only is he in his first serious relationship with Emma Nygaard, the prince recently completed his compulsory military training.
And for the big birthday, he the most amazing present, being able to fly a fighter jet the day before.
“Today, a boy’s dream came true,” he posted a series of snaps from the moment on Danish royal family’s official instagram account.
“I had the opportunity to get on one of the last training flights in an F-16 aircraft and wow, it was crazy,” he added.
Possibly feeling a little jealous, his father King Frederik also came to watch on.
Having signed up to stay on in the army as he takes additional courses to become a lieutenant, Christian might now have a new dream.
“Until about a week ago, I actually thought I was too tall to fly an F-16,” Christian told Billed Bladet when asked if he would pursue a career in the skies.
“But I’ve since realised that I’m not. So time will tell. It could be. You never know,” he added with a smile.
Royal watchers loved the post with many calling it his “Top Gun moment” and commenting on how “grown up” he is ow.
Scroll to see the best pictures of Crown Prince Christian…
It’s a boy!
Oct 18, 2005
The then Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary proudly showed off their newborn on the steps of Copenhagen University Hospital. Christian’s big public debut came when he was just three days old and he has been in the spotlight ever since.
The Aussie Prince
Nov 24, 2006
Thanks to his Australian-born mum, we have a little claim to the prince Down Under. His parents showed off the 1-year-old on his first visit to Oz. As well as meeting his Aussie relatives, Christian also got up close with the local wildlife at a park in Hobart.
Hello, sailor
June 19, 2010
Dressed in his best, Prince Christian, 5, was a page boy in the wedding of his godmother, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
Off to school
Aug 12, 2011
With his sweet little backpack on, Christian posed for pictures with his parents at Amalienborg palace before heading off on his first day of school.
In the action
Feb 8, 2015
Taking after his adventurous father, Christian has loved snow sports since he was a child. The young royal had a ball tobogganing on a family holiday in Switzerland when he was 9.
Duty first
Aug 23, 2018
On a visit to part of the Danish realm, Christian, 14, donned the traditional dress of the Faroe Islands while in Torshavn.
Big graduation
June 24, 2024
The whole family attended when Christian graduated from Ordrup Gymnasium. For the important occasion, the prince wore the studenterhue, a traditional sailor-style cap worn in Denmark by students when they complete their secondary education.
Sky’s the limit
Oct 14, 2025
Just a day before his 20th birthday, Christian’s biggest wish was granted. The prince flew a F-16 fighter jet at at Skrydstrup Barracks.
