633 HRH Prince Axel of Denmark

HRH Prince Axel of Denmark

✶ 12 August 1888 in Copenhagen
✟ 14 July 1964 in Copenhagen

Appointed

The Royal Palace of Stockholm 23 March 1919

motto

Missing

shield

Painted 1935 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1964 by the same artist.

other awards

King Gustaf V’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1928
King Gustaf V’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1948

Biography

Second son of Prince Valdemar of Denmark and first cousin of King Christian X of Denmark. Married 1919 with Princess Margaretha of Sweden, daughter of Prince Carl of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland.
Received the order in conjunction with his wedding.

Placement

Not on display.