Prince Joachim and Marie Cavallier Announce Engagement

After the endless speculation of whether the second son of Queen Margrethe II would ever settle down again and find happiness considering his first marriage went kaput in 2005, Prince Joachim of Denmark has finally announced his engagement to Marie Cavallier. The Danish Monarchy released the following statement:

Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort have the pleasure to announce the engagement of their son, His Royal Highness Prince Joachim to Miss Marie Cavallier.

Today, Wednesday October 3rd 2007, the Council of State has been assembled at Christiansborg Castle presided over by Her Majesty the Queen. Upon submission from the Prime Minister and in accordance with the Act of Succession of 1953, Her Majesty gave her consent to the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Joachim and Miss Marie Cavallier. The wedding will take place in spring 2008. After the marriage Miss Cavallier will assume the title of Her Royal Highness Princess Marie.

Miss Marie Cavallier is a French citizen and belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. It is her wish to become a member of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Denmark in connection with the marriage. Miss Cavallier also wishes to apply for Danish citizenship and in this way to be released from her French citizenship.

Ove Ullerup
Lord Chamberlain

Joachim proposed to Marie while on holiday in Turkey this summer and presented her with a sapphire, ruby and diamond engagement ring.

Photo: Steen Brogaard