Prince Henrik of Denmark to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Prince Henrik of Denmark created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Prince Henrik of Denmark fans. Speculation had been rife that the Danish prince will announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 91, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a prince isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a prince just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouHenrik

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouHenrik was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouHenrik.”
— @DesireePlum, 4 Dec 2025
“Prince Henrik of Denmark wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 4 Dec 2025

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