bt.dk/Kristian Juul Pedersen
This past Saturday was the Danish Flag Day – a day to commemorate those who had died in battle under their country’s flag since 1956. With Denmark serving in Afghanistan, there have been heavy losses for its troops.
At Holmen’s Church in Copenhagen, Queen Margrethe II, Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary gathered for a memorial ceremony. Denmark’s Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen was there to give a speech. The mood was somber and serious as the names of 91 soldiers were read off during the service.
Afterwards, there was a military parade in front of Danish parliament. Those in the parade included the Home Guard, and emergency servicemen and women. A reception was held inside of Parliament.
