Since King Frederik unveiled his portrait at Frederiksborg Castle on Friday evening, debate — especially about his nose — has spread across Denmark and even reached beyond its borders.
Is the nose too short, does the background lack character, or is the new royal portrait exactly what such a painting should look like in 2026?
Critics, portrait experts, TV celebrities and plenty of other Danes have waded into the debate since Cathrine Raben Davidsen’s new portrait of the king was unveiled at Frederiksborg Castle last week.
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