On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Port of Grenaa welcomed a royal visit when His Majesty King Frederik X and Her Majesty Queen Mary arrived in Norddjurs Municipality as part of the royal couple’s summer tour.
The visit marked the first official royal visit to the Port of Grenaa since 2013 and was the result of months of planning and close collaboration between the Port of Grenaa, Norddjurs Municipality, the East Jutland Police, PET, the Home Guard, and a wide range of other partners.
From early morning, the Harbor Center served as the hub for the day’s activities. Approximately 175 guests were welcomed, including representatives from the press, Faneborgen, the Home Guard, the police, PET, and Norddjurs Municipality. Throughout the day, the Harbor Center provided a venue for coordination, networking, and catering for the many participants involved.
There was a large crowd along Nordre Kajgade as citizens of all ages gathered with flags and royal crowns to welcome the Royal Couple. When the Royal Yacht Dannebrog arrived at the Port of Grenaa, accompanied by the Prince’s Military Band, the Royal Couple was received by the official welcoming committee, which included Henrik Carstensen, CEO of the Port of Grenaa.
Later that day, the Harbor Center served as the venue for a gathering of guests invited to the official reception aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. Among the attendees were Henrik Carstensen and his wife, Linda.
To conclude the visit, the Culture Academy of the Culture School and the Kattegat Choir provided a musical send-off on the pier. As the Royal Yacht Dannebrog set sail from the harbor, the strains of the James Bond theme song “Skyfall” filled the air, creating an atmospheric conclusion to the day and a special moment for the many people in attendance.
CEO Henrik Carstensen looks back on the day with great satisfaction:
“It has been an extraordinary experience—and a day that the Port of Grenaa will remember with great pride for many years to come.”
The Port of Grenaa would like to extend its sincere thanks to all residents, government agencies, partners, volunteers, and employees who helped make the visit a success.
