Prince Henrik: consort of Denmark’s queen dies

French-born royal outraged Danes by refusing to be buried next to his wife

Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe
Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe at their French home, Chateau Caix, in 1996 
(Image credit: Jorgen Jessen/AFP/Getty Images)

Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe, has died at the age of 83.

In a statement, the Danish Royal House confirmed that the French-born prince died “peacefully in his sleep”, two weeks after being diagnosed with a benign tumour. “Her Majesty the Queen and the two sons were at his side.”

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