Charlotte Foster
Family & Pets

Princess Mary's son gets his own stamp for 18th birthday!

Prince Christian of Denmark is celebrating his 18th birthday, with the country of Greenland offering him a unique gift for the occasion. 

Christian, who is the eldest child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, has been honoured with his very own stamp from the Greenlandic postal service to mark his coming of age birthday on October 15th.

He's wearing a traditional white anorak that forms part of the male version of the Greenlandic national costume.

It's the first time Prince Christian has been pictured solo on a postage stamp in Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark.

Prince Christian’s birthday will be honoured across Denmark, with a documentary about the young prince airing on his birthday eve. 

Prince Christian - A Royal Journey will see the royal's rise from baby to man, with a special focus on how he has been preparing for his eventual role as King.

The prince’s parents are also expected to appear in the documentary, as the royal couple tour key areas of Copenhagen relating to the country's constitution, including the parliament.

Prince Christian's birthday will be marked by a changing of the guard at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, to be followed by a balcony appearance by the royal family, including his grandmother Queen Margrethe II.

Later on his birthday evening, Prince Christian will be the guest of honour at a gala banquet to be held inside the nearby Christianborg Palace.

Image credits: Getty Images / Danish Royal Family

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