It took a while for the Danish royal house to finally confirm that Prince Joachim had indeed accepted the job in the United States. In particular, he will take a new position in the Ministry of Defense as Defense Attaché at the Danish Embassy in Washington DC from September 1, 2023.

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

Therefore, the son of Queen Margaret does not return to Denmark, but, after passing through Paris, moves to the United States to start a new life there. He spent 4 years in the French capital, where he settled in 2019 to complete a high-level military training course at the French Military School. Worked from 2020 to 2023 Danish Defense Attache at the Embassy in Parisand his wife, Princess Marie, was appointed Special Representative for Culture.

He is accompanied by Marie from Denmark and her small children.

This Parisian life ends in August 2023 when Joachim and Marie from Denmark move with their children Henrik and Athena to the United States. A new phase begins for Prince Joaquin, while Count Henrik and Countess Athena have the opportunity to improve their English educated in Washington. It is not known what Princess Mary will do.

Joachim and Marie from Denmark and their children Henry and Athena from Denmark at the theater in Copenhagen

Some of the words of Prince Joaquin in the face of this challenge that opens before him have been revealed: “My family and I are looking forward to our future stay in Washington.. It has been a privilege for me to be able to promote Danish interests in France. Now we are focusing on the US, where I will promote Danish transatlantic cooperation in the defense industry,” said Joaquin from Denmark, who, although he does not specify who accompanies him, given that his eldest sons, Nikolai and Felix, are already adults and at that time did not settle in Paris, It doesn’t look like they are going to move to the United States..

“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 found me suitable for this task,” he also commented in a statement compiled by the Danish Ministry of Defense.

Joachim of Denmark receives the rank of brigadier general from the Danish ambassador to France.

It is known that Joaquin from Denmark, his wife and two children they have in common stay in Washington for at least three years. It is clarified that the vacancy is designed for 3 years “with the possibility of extension”, which opens up the possibility of staying longer in the US capital.