Henning Fode Explained

Henning Fode (born 28 January 1948)^[1] is a Danish civil servant who served as the Private Secretary and Chamberlain to Margrethe II of Denmark from 2008 until her abdication in 2024.^[2]

Prior to his appointment, Henning Fode served in a number of positions in the Danish government. His last posting was as Director of Public Prosecutions^[3] and earlier he was Director General of the Danish Security Intelligence Service.

Following the abdication of the Queen, he resigned as Private Secretary and Chamberlain.^[2]

Honours

• Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (24 January 2017)^[4]
• Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (24 October 2023)^[5]

References

1. http://www.berlingske.dk/article/20080126/navne/701260045/ Hoffets juridiske vogter
2. Web site: 2 January 2024. Press release: Changes in The Royal House of Denmark's leadership. kongehuset.dk.
3. http://politiken.dk/indland/article255387.ece Rigsadvokat bliver dronningens kabinetsekretær
4. https://www.altinget.dk/navnenyt/tretten-danskere-modtager-den-islandske-falkeorden Tretten danskere modtager Den Islandske Falkeorden
5. https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2023/10/30/pdfs/BOE-A-2023-22194.pdf Boletín Oficial del Estado