King Frederik Concluded Greenland Visit with Arctic Military Training in Kangerlussuaq
King Frederik concluded his visit to Greenland by visiting students and staff at the Arctic Basic Training programme in Kangerlussuaq, north of the Arctic Circle. The temperature was below minus 20 degrees.
The temperature was below minus 20 degrees as King Frederik concluded his visit to Greenland by visiting students and staff at the Arctic Basic Training programme in the area around the settlement of Kangerlussuaq, north of the Arctic Circle.
King Frederik takes a coffee break in the Arctic landscape at Kangerlussuaq. Photo: The Danish Royal House
During the visit, the students showed the King around their facilities and demonstrated some of the skills they have acquired during the training. They also demonstrated exercises in the terrain around the settlement.
King Frederik with a student during a terrain exercise at Kangerlussuaq. Photo: The Danish Royal House
King Frederik watches a fire-lighting demonstration by a student at the Arctic Basic Training. Photo: The Danish Royal House
The Arctic Basic Training was established in 2024 on the initiative of Naalakkersuisut. In cooperation with the Danish Armed Forces, a joint military training programme has been set up for young people living in Greenland.
In his most recent New Year's speech, King Frederik spoke about the training: "The right to serve has become compulsory service for everyone in Denmark, and in Greenland, young Greenlanders are flocking to the new Arctic basic training in Kangerlussuaq. This means a more diverse and therefore stronger defence."
King Frederik with students and staff from the Arctic Basic Training in the terrain at Kangerlussuaq. Photo: The Danish Royal House