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King Frederik X Begins Three-Day Visit to Greenland

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • King Frederik X arrived in Nuuk, Greenland on February 18, 2026
  • The visit will last three days and include stops in Maniitsoq and Kangerlussuaq
  • This is his third visit to Greenland since becoming king in January 2024

King Frederik X of Denmark has started a scheduled three-day trip to Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, beginning on February 18, 2026.

The Danish royal family’s official Instagram account confirmed the visit on January 29, 2026, stating that the King would travel to Greenland from February 18 to 20, with his arrival in Nuuk marking the start of the itinerary.

According to information published by the royal house, the visit is intended as a show of support for Greenland. The King is scheduled to visit several locations, including the capital Nuuk, Maniitsoq, and Kangerlussuaq, where he will observe activities at the Danish troops’ Arctic training centre.

This trip marks the third time King Frederik X has visited Greenland since his accession to the Danish throne on January 14, 2024. Previous visits have also involved official engagements in the territory.

What the numbers show

  • The visit is scheduled from February 18 to 20, 2026
  • King Frederik X became king on January 14, 2024
  • This is his third official visit to Greenland as king

Greenland, while geographically distinct, remains an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The itinerary for the King’s visit includes official stops in three different towns over the course of three days.

The visit comes at a time when there is heightened interest in Greenland from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to media reports. The timing of the King’s trip has been noted in the context of this international attention.

The Danish royal house stated that the King’s presence in Greenland is part of ongoing efforts to maintain strong ties between Denmark and its autonomous territory. The planned activities include meetings with local officials and a visit to military facilities in Kangerlussuaq.

King Frederik X’s ongoing engagement with Greenland since his accession is reflected in the frequency of his visits. His current trip continues a pattern of official royal activity in the territory since January 2024.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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