Prince Joachim of Denmark *1969
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September 17, 2004 - Her Majesty the Queen 
and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort 
have instructed the Lord Chamberlain to announce 
that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Joachim and 
Princess Alexandra have decided to apply for a 
separation order and will subsequently seek a divorce. 
It is with the deepest regret that the Queen and the 
Prince Consort have accepted this decision. 
At the same time Her Majesty and the Prince Consort 
wish to extend their full support to 
Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra during the 
difficult times ahead of them. 
Her Majesty and the Prince Consort wish to do their 
utmost to contribute to ensuring a dignified solution 
for their son and daughter in law and a harmonious 
upbringing for the children, 
Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix.
Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra are in agreement 
on the terms of the separation order. 
Prince Joachim will continue to reside at 
Schackenborg Castle. Princess Alexandra will for the time 
being reside at Amalienborg Palace together with 
their sons Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix. 
During the separation period Her Royal Highness 
Princess Alexandra retains her present title 
and will be addressed as Her Highness Princess Alexandra
 after the divorce. Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra 
state in this connection: "After long and difficult 
considerations we have mutually decided 
to apply for a separation order and will subsequently 
seek a divorce. We are in agreement on the
conditions and will undertake 
joint custody of our children. 
We wish as far as possible to maintain our official 
functions and continue.......