The start of the summer

It really is the start of the summer once the Danish Royal Family have posed for their traditional holiday photo. The press call took place this year in the park at Grasten Castle where Queen Margrethe II and her consort, Henrik, were joined by their eldest son and his wife and children. Three generations of monarchs together, one queen and two kings in waiting.

The Danish Royal Family

Grasten, July 25th 2015

Prince Henrik took centre stage in the group photo with his eldest son's two sons on either side of him. Margrethe sat slightly to the side and the whole family seemed somewhat subdued as they took part in this summer ritual.

The pensive royals - Margrethe II of Denmark and her family on their annual summer holiday

The younger members of the party had moments of high spirits as Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine - still sporting her cast after having broken her arm earlier this summer - tried a little running and there were a few laughs. But the atmosphere was quiet and thoughtful. Perhaps it was the weather.

Prince Vince of Denmark gets in the holiday spirit during the family photo call at Grasten

The photo call marks the beginning of the summer break for the Danish royals. And it looks as if this year, it will be a quiet one as they almost smile for the cameras.

Walking into summer - Denmark's Royal Family