Henrik, Prince of Denmark passed away at night on 14 February. He was in his sleep in the Fredensborg Palace. The prince was 84 years old. At the end of January he was taken to the hospital. He had an operation in Egypt, after that he was sent to Copenhagen Royal Hospital for medical examinations.

Prior to his marriage with Margrethe, he worked in the diplomatic service. Henrik married Margrethe at the Church of Holmen and became her prince concort.

He always asked Margrethe to become her king, but she was absolutely against it. The Prince is also the first monarch who will be buried separately, not with his wife.