Danish King visits Greenland in symbolic move to strengthen national ties amid U.S. political pressure

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Following Donald Trump's preposterous remarks about wanting to make Greenland part of the United States, Denmark’s King Frederik has scheduled a one-day visit to the Arctic island to emphasise national unity. Initially set for Monday, the trip was delayed to Tuesday because stormy weather forced the closure of Greenland’s airport. Although relations between Greenland and Denmark, its former colonial ruler, have been tense, King Frederik remains well-liked among Greenlanders. He will be accompanied by Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who was in Copenhagen for official talks amid mounting pressure from Washington.

King Frederik, who became Denmark’s monarch last year, holds a ceremonial role without actual political authority. His current visit is meant to highlight the strong relationship between the two nations and Denmark’s historical connection to its former colony. 

Just a month before Donald Trump began his second term as U.S. President, Greenland’s then-prime minister had accused Denmark of committing "genocide" in the past and intensified calls for independence from the Danish monarchy. However, Trump’s renewed push to annex the Arctic territory soon changed Greenland's position.

Prime Minister Nielsen, who assumed office this month, joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in reaffirming their partnership during a press conference in Copenhagen. The Danish royal family continues its tradition of visiting Greenland regularly, with King Frederik even dedicating up to four months to an expedition there.

Once a Danish colony, Greenland became an official part of Denmark in 1953. Over time, the push for independence gained momentum, and today the island governs itself. 

In 2009, it also earned the right to pursue complete independence through a referendum.

Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes takeover of strategic Arctic island

EURONews reported: The visit by Denmark's King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island.

Denmark's King Frederik X has arrived in Greenland for a visit intended to show solidarity with the semi-autonomous Danish territory, which US President Donald Trump has said he wants to take over due to its strategic Arctic location.

The monarch's trip to the island's capital of Nuuk follows a visit to Copenhagen earlier this week by Greenland's new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.

Frederik told Danish media that he was happy to be in Greenland and said his visit had no specific mission. Nielsen told reporters that Frederik's love for Greenland could not be questioned, adding that the monarch is well-liked on the island.

Denmark's king is set to meet with the new Greenlandic government this week, and attend a traditional "kaffemik," or coffee break, where he will speak with locals.