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Frederik spreads Christmas cheer in Afghanistan

Crown Prince Frederik travelled to Afghanistan earlier this month to spread Christmas cheer among Danish soldiers serving in the war-torn country.

Crown Prince Frederik travelled to Afghanistan earlier this month to spread Christmas cheer among Danish soldiers serving in the war-torn country.

The royal – who donned fatigues for the visit – was in Camp Bastion for just under 24 hours.

It was Frederik’s third time in the country and he was once again impressed by the efforts of the soldiers serving there.

“It has been a great experience again to get the opportunity to visit the Danish soldiers deployed in Afghanistan,” the Crown Prince said.

“I am, like in earlier visits, impressed with what the soldiers accomplish.”

The Crown Prince posing with Danish soldiers.

The Crown Prince and Chief of Defence with soldiers in Helmand’s main town Lashkar Gah.

The Crown Prince greets soldiers in Camp Bastion.

Frederik addresses soldiers.

At Kandahar Airfield.

Meeting soldiers from the Army’s Deployable Communication Module.

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