Overview

• The 2025 Dannebrog summer cruise officially began on May 7 with a ceremonial departure from Copenhagen, marked by 27 cannon salutes and a reception at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør.
• This royal tradition, dating back to the late 19th century, continues under King Frederik X and Queen Mary, who boarded the yacht to commence its annual itinerary.
• Critics have renewed accusations of environmental hypocrisy against King Frederik, citing the Dannebrog's record-high diesel consumption in 2024 despite his public commitment to sustainability in his book 'Kongeord.'
• The Danish Royal Palace has responded by announcing a Defense Ministry review of alternative fuels for the Dannebrog, while emphasizing the vessel's cultural and symbolic significance.
• Scheduled stops for the 2025 cruise include the Faroe Islands in June and a tour of Jutland's Frederikshavn, Thisted, Læsø, and Samsø in late August.