Prince of Denmark, who wanted to become king, dies at 83 years of age (Photo)

Prince of Denmark, who wanted to become king, dies at 83 years of age (Photo)

Prince Henry of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe, who became public famous for his public discontent when he was never appointed king, died at the age of 83. The controversial French prince had returned to Fredensborg Castle, north of Copenhagen, as he was in hospital because of one [...]

The controversial French prince had returned to Fredensborg Castle, north of Copenhagen, as he was in hospital because of a lung infection.

His pompous style had to be, but also criticised by the Danish, reports “BBC”, report Periscope.

Frustrous with his royal title, he declared in 2017 that he would not want to be buried near his wife.

The 77-year-old queen has accepted her husband's decision, in which she has broken the 459-year-old tradition of burying royal husbands together.

The prince, who was diagnosed with dementia last year, died “in his sleep” in the castle, the Royal House announced.

Queen Margrethe and their two sons were near him./Periscopi/

In this file photo takes on July 8, 2006, Prince Consort of Denmark Henrik holds a hawk

Queen Margaret of Denmark opening the dancing with her husband, Prince Henry of Denmark, at the Angel-Danish Society

In this file photo take on October 24, 2015 Danish Queen Margrethe II (L) and Prince Consort Henrik (R) see the Prambanan temple holding their visa to Yogykata

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