Starting school can be scary, but Princess Mary’s son Christian couldn’t stop smiling when he commenced his first term on Friday.
The five-year-old prince started his education at Copenhagen’s Tranegaardsskolen last week. On the morning of his first day, Christian made a brief public appearance outside the palace with his parents Mary and Crown Prince Frederik.
Wearing his school clothes and a tiny backpack, Christian told journalists he was looking forward to his first day. Christian will be the first member of the Danish royal family to attend a state school instead of a private institution.
Christian could barely contain his excitement as he headed to school.
Mary was all smiles as she led Christian to school.
Christian pulled lots of faces for the media.
The family pose for photographers.
Christian talks about his excitement at starting school.
Mary gives Christian a cuddle as he prepares to leave her.
Christian quickly tired of posing for the press and was anxious to get inside.
Prince William on his first day at nursery school in 1985.
William was less thrilled than Christian!
Prince Harry on his first day of school in 1987.
Like his older brother, Harry had trouble smiling for the cameras.
