Crown Prince Christian has expressed his delight at being able to fly in a fighter jet as he works to qualify as a lieutenant.

The prince, who will celebrate his 20th birthday tomorrow (October 15), said of the experience on Monday: "Today, a boy's dream came true".

He shared details of the mission in a rare personal message on the Danish royal family's Instagram page, alongside photos of the aircraft and dressed in his flight suit.

Attached to the suit on a patch was the royal's official title, H.K.H Kronprins Christian. His full name is Christian Valdemar Henri John.

"I had the opportunity to get on one of the last training flights in an F-16 aircraft and wow, it was crazy," Crown Prince Christian continued.

"Soon the new F-35s will take over and I am very thankful t

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