King Frederik has made a clear statement of intent to keep the autonomous Danish territory and former colony within the kingdom of Denmark, showcasing a shift in royal symbolism.
In the updated coat of arms, the iconic three crowns have been replaced with a polar bear and ram, representing Greenland and the Faroe Islands, signaling a new era in Danish identity.
The royal household stated the change strengthens the prominence of the commonwealth, asserting that the previous symbols were no longer relevant in today's context of increased push for Greenlandic independence.
This change has been interpreted as a rebuke to Donald Trump's ambitions regarding Greenland, as well as a response to recent historical grievances expressed by the Greenlandic leadership.
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