List of princesses of Denmark

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A shorter, easy-to-understand overview of the List of Danish Princesses

What this list covers
- Since 1648, when Frederick III established hereditary monarchy in Denmark, princesses have typically been daughters of the Danish king. They are usually styled as Her Royal Highness (HRH) or Her Highness (HH), and some were created princesses by marriage.
- The article lists each Danish princess with basic details: birth and death dates, parents, and whom she married. Many married into other European royal families, linking Denmark to Sweden, Russia, Greece, the United Kingdom, and more. Some princesses died in infancy or remained unmarried; others became queens or duchesses.

A few notable examples
- Anna Sophie (1647–1717): daughter of Frederick III; married John George III, Elector of Saxony.
- Frederica Amalia (1649–1704): daughter of Frederick III; married Christian Albert, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp.
- Ulrika Eleonora (1656–1693): married Charles XI of Sweden.
- Alexandra of Denmark (1844–1925): became Alexandra, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India.
- Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar) (1847–1928): became Empress of Russia as Maria Feodorovna.
- Margrethe II (born 1940): the current queen of Denmark since 1972; married Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark.
- The Danish royal family has also included many other princesses who married into Greek, Russian, Hanoverian, and German royal houses, creating wide royal connections across Europe.

Modern era notes
- The current generation includes Margrethe II’s descendants, such as her children and grandchildren. In 2023, one young princess, Athena of Monpezat, lost her title as a Danish princess (she remains a member of the royal family and holds the title Countess of Monpezat by birth).

In short
- The List of Danish Princesses shows how Danish princesses have connected with many European royal families over the centuries. Today, the line continues with Margrethe II and her family, along with other Danish princesses who carry or have held various royal titles.