Overview

• Queen Margrethe removed royal titles from Joachim’s children in January 2023 as part of her effort to slim down the monarchy.
• In 2023, Joachim relocated his wife and four children to Washington DC after he was appointed defense industry attaché at the Danish Embassy.
• His four children now hold inherited Monpezat noble titles and are enrolled in local DC schools where they are reportedly thriving.
• Joachim says that the US posting will give his children unique educational challenges and opportunities that they will appreciate over time.
• The family has sought to move past royal tensions and is considering a return to Denmark when Joachim’s embassy assignment concludes in 2026.