Embassy of Denmark in the UK

🇩🇰Happy Constitution Day!

Today we celebrate the fact that Denmark has been a democracy for 177 years, safeguarding basic rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the right to vote.

Here are some facts about the Danish Constitutional Act:

💡 The Act was signed in 1849 and is thereby one of the oldest in the world.
💡 The Act marked the Danish transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch has governing - but limited - power regulated by the rules of the Constitutional Act.
💡 The Act introduced the separation of powers in Denmark - the legislative, executive and judicial branch.
💡 The Act has only been amended 4 times since its signing in 1849.

Read more about the Danish Constitutional Act here: https://www.thedanishparliament.dk/en/democracy/the-constitutional-act

Denmark has a new government🇩🇰​

Mette Frederiksen has been re-elected as Prime Minister of Denmark.

The new minority government consists of the Social Democratic Party, Green Left, the Danish Social Liberal Party and the Moderates.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen continues as Foreign Minister.

Photo credit: MFA ©

We're hiring!

Do you have experience with press, communications, media relations or public affairs?

The Royal Danish Embassy in London is looking for a Senior Press and Communications Adviser to lead the Embassy’s press and communications activities. You will advise Embassy leadership on communication and media matters, engage with journalists and stakeholders, develop content across digital platforms, and support communication around high-level visits and events.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and a strong understanding of political, governmental or international environments.

Deadline for applications is 15 June 2026.

Read more about the vacancy here:https://um.dk/media/r0vhfz3v/senior-press-and-communications-adviser.pdf

📆 Danish Culture in the UK in June

Are you interested in Danish cultural events in the UK? Sign up to our cultural newsletter via this link https://form.apsis.one/rtqYi9Cnt99mob and get an overview sent straight to your inbox every month🔗

🎨ARTS AND GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

11.6-25.7 | Richard Mortensen and Keld Helmer-Petersen at Rocket Gallery
Now-4.7 | Clara Hastrup at Standpoint Gallery
Now-27.6 | Laakkuluk Williamson: The Flesh of Wives at Mimosa House
Now-23.8 | Original H.C. Andersen manuscript exhibited at the British Library
Now-6.12 | Edwardians: Age of Elegance T The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyrood

📚LITERATURE
Now | Granta 175: Scandinavia
Now | Doubt, Hope, Action by Uffe Elbæk
Now | Midnight Sun by Trine Hahnemann
Now | Hide and Seek by Søren Sveistrup
4.6 | A Girl Left the Room by Ulrikka S. Gernes
11.6 | The Butterfly Season by Lea Korsgaard
11.6 | Global S*x by Sine Plambech

🎶MUSIC
4.6 | Dreamers’ Circus at Union Chapel
8.6 | Danish String Quartet at Wigmore Hall
13.6 | Erika de Casier at Southbank Centre

Happy Birthday to His Majesty King Frederik X! 🇩🇰

Today, we celebrate a King known for being a man of the people.

Whether taking part in sport, appearing on stage at Danish festivals, making dad jokes, or meeting people with warmth and curiosity, His Majesty is a modern and approachable presence in Denmark.

We wish His Majesty King Frederik X a very happy birthday!

Photo: Kongehuset ©

We're hiring!

Are you French-speaking, detail-oriented, service-minded and interested in working in an international environment?

The French Visa Hub at the Royal Danish Embassy in London is looking for Visa Officers to join the team. We are seeking candidates with strong administrative skills and a service-minded approach to support the processing of visa applications.

As a Visa Officer, you will be responsible for handling visa applications, reviewing documentation, assisting applicants, and contributing to an efficient and professional service in an international setting.

Experience with administrative work, customer service or case handling is an advantage.

Deadline for applications is 8 June 2026.

Read more about the vacancies here:https://um.dk/media/1chphiei/visa-officers-french-hub-london-may-2026.pdf

Har du mistet dit danske pas?

Så er der hjælp at hente hos den danske ambassade eller et af vores konsulater.

🔗Læs mere om, hvad du skal gøre her: https://um.dk/storbritannien/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-danish-passport/lost-passports-and-urgent-situations/

Recently, the Embassy’s Defence Attaché took part in a ceremony commemorating the Danish WWII War Sailors at the Danish Memorial inside Newcastle Cathedral. The event was honoured by the presence of Lord Mayor Cllr Henry Gallagher, The Very Reverend Lee Batson, and organiser Dr Hans Christian Andersen.

Many Danish war sailors who later settled in Newcastle had sailed under the Red Ensign, among other flags. Inside the Cathedral, a striking memorial window commemorates their legacy and features the city arms of major Danish seafaring cities.

The event was kindly supported by the Royal Navy Association.