Former Royal Confessor Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen Dies at 85
Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen, the Royal Confessor from 2008 to 2018, died on August 10 at age 85.
- He officiated at royal weddings, baptisms, and funerals, including Prince Henrik's in 2018.
- Svendsen expressed joy in serving the Queen and royal family, according to Copenhagen's bishop.
Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen, who served as the Royal Confessor for the Danish monarchy from 2008 to 2018, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 10. He was 85 years old and had been ill for a short time.
Svendsen's tenure as Royal Confessor saw him perform significant royal ceremonies. He officiated the wedding of the then-Crown Prince and Crown Princess in May 2004 and also baptized their first child. In 2018, he conducted the funeral service for Prince Henrik.
His discreet pleasure in being able to serve the Queen and the royal family.
According to Copenhagen's Diocese, Svendsen found "special joy" in being entrusted with the role of Royal Confessor. Bishop Peter Skov-Jakobsen of Copenhagen noted Svendsen's "discreet pleasure in being able to serve the Queen and the royal family."
Most recently, on January 21, 2024, Erik Norman Svendsen attended the celebratory service in Aarhus Cathedral marking the trilateral succession from Queen Margrethe to King Frederik. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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