Despite being one of the world’s oldest crowns, Denmark’s royal family is refreshingly progressive. Ditching pomp and circumstance in favour of a more down-to-earth approach, Queen Margrethe became a model of modern monarchy over the course of her 52-year reign (name another queen who worked on set designs for Netflix, or rode on a rollercoaster at the age of 82).
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary's eldest child, Prince Christian, 18, will become heir to the Danish throne on accession day on 14 January