King Frederik VIII of Denmark

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Frederik VIII (1843-1912) reigned as King of Denmark from 1906 to 1912. His full name was Christian Frederik Vilhelm Carl. He was the son of King Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark. When he became the monarch, he did not take the regnal name of Christian X.     
As Crown Prince of Denmark, he was given a seat on the State Council and assisted his father in the duties of government.

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King Frederik VIII visited the village of Akureyri, Iceland in 1907.   
Kong Frederik VIII bes?ger Akureyri, Island 1907 - YouTube

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The arrival Of King Frederik VIII in Cherbourg in 1907. 
Arrival of the Danish royal couple in Cherbourg, 1907 Stock Photo: 48350877 - Alamy

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Some people thought that Frederik should have been made heir to the throne after Frederik VII. Had this occurred, Frederik VIII's father would not have become King Christian IX.       
 

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In his childhood, Frederik was known as "Freddy with the pretty face".   

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