The Order of Dannebrog is one of Denmark’s two orders of chivalry. The Order of Dannebrog not often given to royals, preferring to give the higher honor, the Order of Elephant. Below is a list of the current royals and family members who hold this honor.
Grand Commander / Storkommandør (S.Kmd.)
Grand Commander is the highest rank of the Order of Dannebrog. The honor is given to senior members of the Denmark Royal Family and the two Nordic Monarchs (Norway & Sweden). There can be a maximum of 8 Grand Commanders at a time (Monarch + 7).
Queen Margrethe II’s reign (1972-2024)
| # | Royal | Year | Position | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Margrethe | 1972 | Monarch | Was not given the honor before reign, became Grand Master upon her accession |
| 2 | King Carl Gustaf of Sweden | 1975 | Monarch | State Visit to Denmark |
| 3 | King Harald of Norway | 1991 | Monarch | State Visit to Denmark |
| 4 | Princess Benedikt | 1993 | Sister of Monarch | 25th Wedding Anniversary |
| 5 |
Crown Prince Frederik (Later King Frederik) |
January 2014 |
Heir | New Years |
| 6 | Prince Joachim | April 2014 |
Son of Monarch | Queen’s Birthday |
King Frederik X’s reign (2024-Present)
| # | Royal | Year | Position | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Queen Mary | 2024 | Consort | King’s Birthday |
| 8 | Vacant | – | – | – |
Grand Cross/ Storkors (S.K.)
Grand Cross is the 2nd highest rank of the Order of Dannebrog. This honor is rarely given to family members.
King Frederik X’s reign (2024-Present)
| Royal | Year | Position | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count Nikolai | 2025 | Nephew | King’s Birthday |
| Count Felix | 2025 | Nephew | King’s Birthday |
| – | – | – | – |
| – | – | – | – |
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