06.08.2026 10:42
Princess Isabella of Denmark has begun her 11-month military service under the new conscription system that includes women. The 19-year-old princess, who reported to Antvorskov Barracks, will undergo military training alongside other conscripts. The Royal Palace also announced that Isabella will not receive a salary or allowances during her military service.
Princess Isabella began her military service on August 3rd by reporting to the Antvorskov Barracks of the Guard Hussar Regiment in Slagelse, Denmark. After completing her high school education, Isabella joined the army and started her military training like other conscripts.
SHE WILL SERVE 11 MONTHS OF MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE
Isabella is among the first group to participate in Denmark's new 11-month mandatory conscription program, which also includes women. The program consists of approximately 5 months of basic training and 6 months of operational duty. The country extended the conscription period from 4 months to 11 months and expanded the system to include women due to the changing security environment in Europe and the Arctic region.
SHE REFUSED TO RECEIVE A SALARY
The Danish Royal Palace announced that Princess Isabella will not accept the salary and daily allowance paid to her during her military service. Normally, conscripted personnel are provided with a salary, meal allowance, accommodation, and transportation support. Isabella, however, waived these payments and stated that her family would cover her expenses.
A FIRST IN THE ROYAL FAMILY
Princess Isabella became the first female member of the Danish Royal Family to receive official military training under the new mandatory conscription system. Her brother, Crown Prince Christian, had previously served in the same regiment and also chose not to receive his salary.