Queen Mary Named New Horses in the Royal Stables
Photo: The Danish Royal House
Queen Mary named the Royal Stables' two new horses Flik and Flak. The names have historical roots dating back to the time of Christian X, and share their first letter with King Frederik.
Queen Mary recently named the Royal Stables' two new horses, Flik and Flak, with apple pieces and loving pats. It is not the first time the Royal House has had horses with these names. During the time of Christian X, there was also a pair of horses with exactly the same names.
Queen Mary with one of the new horses in the Royal Stables. Photo: The Danish Royal House
The names were chosen with care, as Flik and Flak share their initial letter with the King. Additionally, the Crown Prince received a pony as a christening gift from the government and the Danish Parliament, named Flikflak.
Queen Mary greeting one of the new Oldenburg horses. Photo: The Danish Royal House
The two Oldenburg horses, born and bred in Denmark, will be housed in the stables at Christiansborg Riding Ground, where the Royal House's dapple grey Kladrubers already reside. It has been approximately two decades since there were last Oldenburg horses in the Royal Stables.
The Royal Stables are considered among the oldest royal stables in the world. For more than 300 years, the royal horses have played a central role in the Royal House's transport and ceremonial presence.