Engage in agricultural tasks on farmlands. - The Danish Royal Heir is preparing for a multi-month sojourn in Africa.
The future Danish ruler, Prince Christian (18), is set to embark on a journey to East Africa for the upcoming months. His primary objectives include understanding the daily operations of two local farms and gaining insights into conservation efforts in the area, as per the Danish royal family's announcement. The adventure starts on next Wednesday, with a scheduled return to Denmark in December. Unfortunately, the specific East African countries hosting him are yet to be disclosed by the Danish court.
This practice of exposing heirs apparent to diverse international experiences at a young age is nothing new in the Danish royal family. For instance, King Frederik X (56) participated in a Mongolian expedition back in 1986 and worked on a vineyard in California for a year in 1989. Post completing his high school in a school north of Copenhagen this summer, Prince Christian expressed his enthusiasm to "explore the world" after the vacation period.
Recently, the Danish government unveiled an extensive Africa strategy, aiming to foster new partnerships across various themes on the continent. However, the royal family insists that the Prince's trip will be a strictly personal endeavor and any links to the government's Africa strategy seem unlikely.
Denmark's deep-rooted connections with Africa can be traced back to the life of Karen Blixen (1885-1962, known as Tania Blixen in her German pseudonym). She spent her time as a coffee farmer in Kenya, which she later detailed in her autobiographical novel "Out of Africa." The Nairobi suburb of Karen was named in her honor.
People often look up to the Danish royal family for their international engagements. Furthermore, many people are eager to learn about Prince Christian's experiences in East Africa, as he embarks on his journey to gain insights into conservation efforts.
