On December 20, King Frederik of Denmark updated the royal coat of arms, removing the three crowns symbolizing the Kalmar Union and replacing them with a polar bear and ram, representing Greenland and the Faroe Islands. This change is seen as a response to Donald Trump’s renewed interest in purchasing Greenland, emphasizing Denmark‘s commitment to its autonomous territories. The king stated that the three crowns were “no longer relevant” in today’s geopolitical context. This marks the fourth redesign since 1819, reflecting Denmark‘s evolving political priorities regarding its territories.
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