Frederik and Mary of Denmark have said goodbye to Erik Norman Svendsen , their royal confessor of 10 years and a familiar presence at some of the biggest moments in their family life. Svendsen officiated at their 2004 wedding and later baptized their four children. He died on August 10 at age 85 after a brief illness.
It has been a difficult summer for Frederik and Mary. Last week, they mourned Harald V of Norway , who “meant a great deal” to them. They remembered him as “a good human being, with a twinkle in his eye and a big heart.” Now, they have gathered in Copenhagen to say goodbye to Svendsen, a man who had been part of their family…
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