On June 2, 2026, King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark arrived at the Port of Grenaa in Norddjurs Municipality aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, as part of the traditional summer cruise. Upon their arrival at the Port of Grenaa, the King and Queen were welcomed by, among others, Mayor Kasper Bjerregaard.
Following the reception at the Town Hall, the King and Queen visited Glesborg School, where they were welcomed by District Director Helle Bruun Poulsen and Head of Schools and Daycare Services Thomas Olesen. At the school, the King and Queen learned about Norddjurs Municipality’s efforts to prioritize and develop practical skills and craftsmanship from an early age within the public school system.
The King and Queen also visited Skovskolen Djursland, which trains landscape engineers, forestry and nature technicians. Upon their arrival, Their Majesties were welcomed by Principal Rasmus Kjær and Campus Director Lisbet Holm. The visit began with a tour of the school’s arboretum, a living forest library featuring more than 100 different species of trees.
The visit to Norddjurs Municipality continued at HSM Industri, where the King and Queen were welcomed by founder, co-owner, and Executive Chairman Esben Møller, as well as Marketing Director Brit Løth Bager. HSM Industri is a modern family-owned metalworking company with approximately 200 employees, including around 20 apprentices.
The King and Queen also visited Terma, where they were welcomed by, among others, CEO and President Henriette Hallberg Thygesen. Terma is Denmark’s largest defense and aerospace company and has provided advanced technological solutions to the Danish Armed Forces, NATO allies, and international space programs since 1949.
