In November 2022, when disputes were still raging over the deprivation of the princely titles of the four sons of Joachim of Denmark, BT pointed out that The Queen’s son Margaret got a high-profile job in the US defense industry. and that therefore he would move to Washington with his family. Asked later about the case, Marie from Denmark made it clear that nothing had been confirmed, and Prince Joaquin assured that he was waiting for an opportunity: “I know what I want. And the right bodies, authorities and people also know what I want. I’m just waiting for the phone to ring.” It seems the phone rang and they gave him what he wants.

Joachim and Mary of Denmark at a gala dinner dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the reign of Margaret of Denmark.

The Danish Royal House has confirmed, three and a half months after the news leak, that Princes Joaquin and Mary are moving to Washington before the job the Queen’s son is taking on: “On September 1, 2023, HRH Prince Joaquin will take over a new position in the Department of Defense as Defense Industry Attaché at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC.where the prince, as representative of Denmark, will help strengthen defense cooperation with the US and Canada in the coming years.”

“Four years ago, Prince Joachim and Princess Mary moved to France along with the couple’s two children.. Prince Joachim initiated high-ranking military training courses in France, in addition to the prince’s many years of involvement in the armed forces. After graduation, both the Prince and the Princess were assigned to the Danish Embassy in Paris as Defense Attaché and Special Representative for Culture, respectively,” the Danish Royal House added to recall the stay of Joachim and Mary of Denmark in Paris.

Joachim and Marie from Denmark at a dinner at the Paris City Hall

A press release from the Danish Ministry of Defense was added to the information from the Danish Royal House, which contained more details: “Prince Joaquin will be the new attaché for the defense industry and Deputy Defense Attache in Washington. As part of the prioritization of Danish-American cooperation, on September 1, 2023, Prince Joachim will take up the position of Defense Industry Attaché at the Danish Embassy in Washington. The position is for three years with the possibility of extension.

“During these years, Denmark has been strengthening cooperation with the United States in the field of security and defense, including, in particular, in the defense industry. The US is Denmark’s most important ally and strategic partner.and the appointment of Prince Joaquin comes to strengthen cooperation with the United States.”

Joaquin from Denmark in his office at the Danish Embassy in Paris.

The note contains some statements by Acting Secretary of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen: “The United States is our most important ally and cooperative partner. The transatlantic link is crucial in the security policy situation we are in. to strengthen defense-industrial cooperation with the United States and Prince Joachim will make a great contribution to this”.

It also explains what Danish Joaquin should be doing and why he was chosen: “As defense attaché, Prince Joaquin will report to the Department of Defense and in day-to-day work as ambassador and defense attaché in Washington, DC. Prince Joaquin is well versed in the military.including military leadership training, experience as a military attaché in France and knowledge of the defense industry, and these qualifications you can use for the post of defense industry attaché in Washington, DC.

Joaquin from Denmark on his first day at the Danish Embassy in Paris.

“I am proud to continue to be able to represent Denmark at the international level in the field of security and defence.. Transatlantic cooperation is a priority area and I am honored that they have found me suitable for the task,” said Prince Joachim, who will continue to serve in the Danish royal house as long as his work in the United States allows him to do so. Regarding his allowance, the Prime Minister is to submit a proposal to Parliament on whether Prince Joachim can keep his allowance when moving abroad.

Military experience of Joachim of Denmark

Prince Joachim was born in 1969. began his military training in 1987 as a recruit in the Dronningens Livregiment.. In 1988 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and in 1989 to the rank of reserve lieutenant. Joachim of Denmark served from 1989 to 1990 as a platoon leader in the Prinsens Livregiment tank squad. In the period from 1990 to 1992, he was a senior lieutenant in the reserve, and later rose to the rank of captain in the reserve. From 1996 to 2004, Prince Joachim was commander of the tank section of the Prinsens Livregiment mobilization forces. Since 2005, he has been seconded to the headquarters of the Danish division as a reserve major.

Joachim of Denmark at the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the throne of Margaret of Denmark

In 2011, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the reserve and later became head of the liaison officer team in the Total Defense regions of Funen, Sid and Sønderjylland. In 2015, he became a reserve colonel in the army. In the same year, he assumed the role of a special expert in the Armed Forces. Between 2019 and 2020, he completed military training at the Military School in France.a step ahead of his appointment as military attache at the Danish embassy in Paris, which also earned him an appointment as a brigadier general in the army.