Prince Joachim of Denmark to announce shock retirement?

Prince Joachim of Denmark created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Prince Joachim of Denmark fans. Speculation had been rife that the Danish prince will announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 56, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 06/04/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouJoachim

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouJoachim 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 #ThankYouJoachim.”
— @DesireePlum, 5 Apr 2026

“Prince Joachim of Denmark wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 5 Apr 2026

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