Denmark's Royal Twins Show Bond with an Unexpected Gesture During Confirmation Ceremony
Denmark's Royal Twins Show Bond with an Unexpected Gesture During Confirmation Ceremony
Janine HenniMon, April 20, 2026 at 3:21 PM UTC
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Prince Vincent of Denmark and Princess Josephine of Denmark after their confirmation at Fredensborg Palace Church in Fredensborg, North Zealand, Denmark, on April 18, 2026Credit: Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto via Getty -
Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine continued a family tradition by celebrating their confirmation at Fredensborg Castle Church
The twins shared an unscripted fist bump during the ceremony, highlighting their close bond
Their godparents, including King Felipe of Spain and Princess Marie, attended to support them on their special day
Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark snuck an unscripted yet adorable moment into their confirmation ceremony that showed off their tight twin bond.
On April 18, King Frederik and Queen Mary's youngest children were confirmed by the royal confessor, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, in Fredensborg Castle Church.
Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, both 15, continued a family tradition by celebrating their confirmation at the historic Fredensborg Castle Church, as their grandmother Queen Margrethe, father King Frederik and elder siblings Crown Prince Christian, 20, and Princess Isabella, 18, all had their confirmations there.
A reel shared to Instagram by the Danish Royal Palace recapped highlights from the big day, plus a candid moment between the twins.
The video rolled to show the royals' arrival at the church, the twins' confirmation rites, and an unmistakable fist bump between Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine as they sat side by side at the front of the church.
Vincent and Josephine follow their older siblings in the direct line of succession to the Danish throne, and Vincent — born 26 minutes before his twin — is a spot ahead of Josephine.
Crown Prince Christian, Princess Josephine, Prince Vincent and Princess Isabella on Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent's April 18, 2026 confirmation day.Credit: Karen Rosetzsky, Kongehuset
King Frederik and Queen Mary's children are all close to each other in age, and the palace's official portraits from the twins' confirmation ceremony included two cute photos of the siblings goofing off.
In one snap, the foursome laughs as Crown Prince Christian pretends to grab his younger brother's neck.
Crown Prince Christian, Princess Josephine, Prince Vincent and Princess Isabella on Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent's April 18, 2026 confirmation day.Credit: Karen Rosetzsky, Kongehuset
Like Prince William and Kate Middleton's children, King Frederik and Queen Mary's four kids all have multiple godparents.
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Vincent and Josephine were supported by their godparents on their special day, with Prince Vincent's godfather King Felipe of Spain and Princess Josephine's godmother and aunt Princess Marie both attending the ceremony.
King Frederik, Princess Isabella, Crown Prince Christian, King Felipe of Spain, Prince Vincent, Princess Isabella and Queen Maryon the April 18, 2026 confirmation day.Credit: Ida Marie Odgaard / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty
The twins' confirmation ceremony fell a week after the Danish Royal House announced the death of Queen Mary's father, Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, at age 84.
The palace shared the news on April 12 in an update that included a rare personal statement from the Queen, 54, and a black-and-white portrait she took of him when they were last together in late March 2026.
Princess Josphine and Prince Vincent's April 18, 2026 confirmation ceremony.Credit: Karen Rosetzsky, Kongehuset
Donaldson died in Tasmania, Australia, where Queen Mary was born and raised, and the palace message said that his health had been declining in recent years.
"My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey. My beloved father has passed away. But I know that when the grief settles, the memories will brighten my day, and what will remain strongest is love and gratitude for everything he gave me and taught me," said the heartfelt message from the Queen.
Queen Mary joined a royal duty a few days after the palace announced her father's death and appeared on the steps of Fredensborg Castle for the celebrations commemorating Queen Margrethe's 86th birthday.
Queen Mary wore a navy blue suit for the royal occasion and the dark hue was interpreted as a gesture of respect following her father's death, while still celebrating her mother-in-law's birthday. The Danish Royal House previously said that the family will will hold a private memorial service to honor Donaldson at a later date, which has not been announced.
Crown Prince Christian, Princess Josephine, Princess Isabella, King Frederik, Prince Vincent, Queen Mary and Queen Margrethe, seated, on the April 18, 2026 confirmation day.Credit: Karen Rosetzsky, Kongehuset
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Queen Mary wore another dark blue outfit to the confirmation of her twin children on Saturday, dressing to respect her father's recent death but skipping the traditional black dress associated with mourning.
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