Prince Joachim of Denmark, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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Prince Joachim of Denmark among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a top source, Prince Joachim of Denmark is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the prince's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 23/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Prince Joachim of Denmark for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 56-year-old prince, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Prince Joachim of Denmark so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the prince have already been named ‘Dane Of The Year’ by some major Danish newspapers and even ‘Copenhagen Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Copenhagen (Prince Joachim of Denmark's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the prince was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#Prince Joachim of DenmarkPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 22 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Joachim has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 22 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Prince Joachim of Denmark?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 22 Dec 2025

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Prince Joachim of Denmark?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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