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Danish King to Visit Greenland Amidst Heightened U.S.-Denmark Tensions

King Frederik X will meet Greenland’s new prime minister following U.S. criticism of Danish Arctic policy and renewed interest in Greenland by President Trump.

Denmark's King Frederik X looks on as he attends a conference on sustainable food production in Tokyo, Japan, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
FILE - Denmark's King Frederik X attends a ceremony at the Danish monument outside of Sainte Marie du Mont, Normandy, France, Thursday, June 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez, File)

Overview

  • King Frederik X will travel to Greenland next week, visiting Nuuk and Station Nord, where he will meet with Danish special forces.
  • Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen will first meet Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Denmark before returning with the king.
  • This visit follows recent U.S. Vice President JD Vance's accusations of Danish underinvestment in Greenland’s Arctic defense.
  • Greenland's newly formed coalition government has rejected U.S. proposals to acquire the island, emphasizing self-determination.
  • President Trump has expressed interest in Greenland's mineral wealth and strategic location, suggesting potential military action if necessary.