King Frederik and Queen Mary released new photographs of their twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, as they marked their 15th birthday on Thursday.
The snaps were taken at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen just before the new year, as the youngsters are expected to have resumed their schooling.
Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine have attended separate schools since 2023. The princess switched to Kildegård Privatskole in Hellerup from Tranegårdskolen, where her brother is still enrolled.
In 2025, Josephine made a huge decision as she opted to move to Spir Eferskole - a boarding school located 174 miles away from the royal family's main residence in Copenhagen.
The efterskole is a form of boarding school unique to Denmark. Students aged 14 to 18 can choose to spend a year or two of their lower secondary school education before continuing on to upper secondary education. The schools combine general education with specific interests, such as sport, the arts and music.
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© KongehusetPrincess Josephine wore a blue ruffled shirt for the portraits
Princess Josephine has a flair for the dramatic arts, having appeared on stage in a performance of Peter pan at Tivoli Copenhagen in 2023, and made her acting debut on the Danish TV series, Tidsrejsen 2 (Time Travel 2), in 2024.
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© KongehusetJosephine was born 26 minutes after her twin brother
The twins made a number of public appearances with their parents last year, with Josephine joining her parents on their tour of the Faroe Islands. The siblings also took part in the annual Royal Run race, established by their father, with Josephine participating in the one mile, 5km and 10km distances.
According to Billed-Bladet at the time, Vincent said of his twin sister: "I think it's really cool that she's taking on all three races, I'm proud."
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© KongehusetPrince Vincent is almost taller than his father, Frederik
The pair also have two older siblings – Princess Isabella, 18, and Crown Prince Christian, 20, who is the heir to the Danish throne.
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© KongehusetPrince Vincent attends Tranegårdskolen
The family spent Christmas at Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg.
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© KongehusetSome of the images were taken on the roof of the palace
Having celebrated their 15th birthday on 8 January, it's a significant year for Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, who are expected to have their own confirmation ceremony later this year. While the Danish palace is yet to reveal the date or any further details, both Crown Prince Christian and Princess Isabella's ceremonies took place at Fredensborg Castle Church.
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© KongehusetThe twins have reached their coming-of-age year
Lutheran confirmation in Denmark is where young people, typically aged between 13 and 15, publicly affirm the baptismal promises made by their parents.
10 more photos of the royal twins throughout the years...
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© Getty ImagesApril 14 2011
Peas in a pod, Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark hold the twins after their christening
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© UK Press via Getty ImagesAugust 1 2011
Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Prince Henrik cuddle their grandchildren
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© UK Press via Getty ImagesFebruary 8 2015
The twins hit the ski slopes during their annual holiday in Verbier, Switzerland
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© UK Press via Getty ImagesJuly 15 2016
Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent at Grasten Castle
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© Getty ImagesJuly 16 2017
Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent attend the Ringsted horse ceremony
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© Getty ImagesApril 11 2019
Princess Mary of Denmark together with her twins at Copenhagen Zoo
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© Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty ImaSeptember 12 2021
The twins and their elder sister, Princess Isabella, after running one mile during the Royal Run in Copenhagen
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© Getty ImagesJanuary 14 2024
Princess Josephine of Denmark and Prince Vincent of Denmark at the proclamation of King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark
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© Getty ImagesApril 11 2025
Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine, Queen Mary and Princess Isabella of Denmark arrive at Aarhus City Hall for Isabella's 18th birthday
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© Getty ImagesMay 26 2025
Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark appear on the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace to celebrate the King's 57th birthday at Amalienborg Palace
