Mette Frederiksen, who has led the country since 2019, was “beaten,” her office said. The police said an arrest had been made, but a motive was unclear.

Mette Frederiksen, who has led the country since 2019, was “beaten,” her office said. The police said an arrest had been made, but a motive is unclear.

    • HejMedDig@feddit.dk
      5·
      29 days ago

      I don’t think it’s that common. I met the prime minister of Denmark back in 2005. He had two guards with him. But that was also around the Muhammad cartoons

      In recent years I’ve had some interactions with the crown princess of Denmark. The first time she had two guards. The next few times, she came by herself, car keys in hand

      Our former King Frederick the 9th (1947 to1972) was known for heading to bars in Nyhavn, and drinking with the sailors.

      • Bimbleby@lemmy.world
        3·
        29 days ago

        She definitely has a few agents from the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) around her at all times. They are most often dressed in civilian clothing, but you can see the earpiece, they use to communicate.