Denmark's crown prince and princess visit Taj Mahal. See pics

Denmark's crown prince Frederik André Henrik Christian and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth )Image credit: District Information Department)

Denmark's crown prince Frederik André Henrik Christian and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth on Sunday visited the Taj Mahal in Agra. The royal couple is in the country for a four-day visit and it is the Danish Royal family's first visit to India in two decades.

The royal couple is expected to travel to Chennai as well. Their visit follows an invitation by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Crown Prince Frederik André Henrik Christian & Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth of Denmark visits the Taj Mahal, in Agra.

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(Pic Source: District Information Department) pic.twitter.com/wbRt1yjiRy

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2023

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a tweet that the visit will further strengthen and enhance the close and friendly ties between the two countries.

Their Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrive in India for a 4-day visit.

This is the 1st Royal Visit from Denmark in two decades. Will further strengthen and enhance the close & friendly ties between our countries.https://t.co/S2Y2XPzVL8 pic.twitter.com/f3KAuxucsz

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) February 26, 2023

The last time the Danish royal family had visited India was in 2003 and it was the crown prince. Earlier, Queen Margrethe II had visited India in 1963 as crown princess.

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