Prince Joachim of Denmark and his wife Princess Marie have piqued the interest of royal watchers for many years.
The younger brother of Crown Prince Frederik, Joachim has led a colourful life, welcoming no less than four children into the world – two elder sons with his first wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg and a young daughter and son with his now-wife Marie.
The family’s appearances are undeniably glamorous – Princess Marie is a royal style icon, while Joachim’s eldest son Nikolai, 20, is a real life model.
But there’s another reason why the world can’t get enough of this royal family – and it’s all to do with some striking similarities to their closest relatives.
If you were to take a quick glance at Joachim, Marie, Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary, you might well confuse one for the other – in the best way of course.
We take a look at the family’s life in pictures – and see the similarities for yourself!
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Marie portrait
In February 2021, the Danish Palace marked Marie’s birthday with a stunning new portrait, telling fans: “Her Royal Highness Princess Marie turns 45 today.The Princess celebrates her birthday in the French capital, Paris, where Her Royal Highness lives with her husband and two children.” Looking at this picture, you can see what we mean when we say there’s never a hair out of place!
Family 1
Prince Joachim has four children, Prince Nikolai of Denmark, 20, Prince Felix of Denmark, 17, Prince Henrik of Denmark, 11 and Princess Athena of Denmark, eight.
Mary and Family
And much like their brother and sister-in-law, Frederik and Mary are all about those wholesome family photo opportunities!
Wedding 2010
Joachim and Maire married in 2008 after Joachim split with his ex-wife Alexandra in 2005 (after ten years of marriage). Here, they’re pictured at a wedding in 2010.
The Wedding Of Princess Madeleine & Christopher O’Neill 2013
Over the years, they’ve perfected the art of putting on an eye-catching display!
Balcony 2
The family are undeniably close to Princess Mary’s, with cousin and in-law appearances rife throughout the years.
Mary & Frederik
Whenever the Danish in-laws and brothers unite, we can be sure it’s going to be a glamour-filled spectacle.
Balcony
There’s no denying that regal wave either – Princess Marie and Princess Mary are certified (and well practiced) pros.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark’s twins 2011
At the christening of Frederik and Mary’s twins in 2011 in Copenhagen, Joachim and Marie were right there with them to celebrate.
Mary Frederik family
We can see why there was so much excitement – imagine having these adorable, regal tots as relatives!
2017 Copenhagen
Friends in high places! Royal worlds collided when Prince Harry paid a visit to Joachim in Copenhagen in 2017.
Joachim Marie
Marie’s not-a-hair-out-of-place ‘do’s are always enviable – much like Princess Mary’s!
Prince Nikolai
They know how to work the cameras! 20-year-old Prince Nikolai has quickly become a regular on the catwalks of London and Paris fashion week.
Danish Royals’ cutest moments
