Princess Benedikte of Denmark
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Princess Benedikte Astrid Ingeborg Ingrid of Denmark, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, (born in Copenhagen 29 April 1944, is the second daughter of King Frederik IX of Denmark and Queen Ingrid. She is the younger sister of the current reigning Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II.
Her godparents were King Christian X of Denmark, Prince Gustav of Denmark, King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, Count Sigvard Bernadotte af Wisborg, Sir Alexander Ramsay, Queen Alexandrine of Denmark, Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, Princess Caroline-Mathilde of Denmark, Princess Margaretha of Denmark, and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden.
Benedikte was married on 3 February 1968 at Fredensborg Palace Church to Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, born 29 October 1934. He is the son of Prince Gustav Albrecht of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (1907 - 1944) and his wife, Princess Margareta of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (nee Fouchè) (1909 - 2005). The King decreed that her children would need to be raised in Denmark in order to have succession rights. Since the condition was not met, Princess Benedikte's three children are not in line to succeed to the throne.
Benedikte is very much involved in the scout/guide organization in Denmark as well as international. As she was a child, a special scout unit was created, so she could join the guides. Now her involvement is more on the organisatorical level as she is chairman for Pigespejdernes fællesråd (Joint Committee of Girl Guides in Denmark). She is protektor for De grønne pigespejdere (The green girl guides, Denmark) and Det Danske Spejderkorps (The Danish Guide and Scout Association). In addition she is patron of the Olave Baden Powell Society (OB-PS), a support organisation for the international girl guide/scout organisation WAGGGS.
[edit] Children and Grandchildren
- HH Gustav, Hereditary Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, born 12 January 1969
- HH Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, born 20 November 1970. She was married on 6 June 1998 at Gråsten Palace to Count Jefferson von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth born 12 July 1967. They have two children:
- HH Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, born 2 May 1975
The children of Princess Benedikte are styled as Highnesses in Denmark by order-in-council. Elsewhere they are Serene Highnesses by courtesy.
[edit] Titles
- Her Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark (1944-1947)
- Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark (1947-1968)
- Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (since 1968)
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| Preceded by Prince Felix of Denmark |
Line of succession to the Danish throne | Succeeded by Princess Elisabeth of Denmark |
| Preceded by Prince Felix of Denmark |
Line of succession to the British throne | Succeeded by Gustav, Hereditary Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg |
