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Amid Trump’s remarks, Greenland’s symbol was changed to the Danish coat of arms

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The updated version more clearly depicts the polar bear and ram, symbolizing Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

King Frederik of Denmark changed the royal coat of arms to make the symbol of Greenland more prominent. The Guardian reported this on Monday, January 6.

For 500 years, the former Danish royal coats of arms featured three crowns, a symbol of the Kalmar Union between Denmark, Norway and Sweden from 1397-1523.

The updated version removes the crowns and replaces them with the more prominent polar bear and ram, symbolizing Greenland and the Faroe Islands, respectively.

The Royal House of Denmark said the use of the coat of arms on official documents and seals “strengthens the authority of the commonwealth.” While the three crowns were withdrawn as their presence seemed no longer relevant.

Greenland’s independence movement has gained momentum in recent years, partly due to the exposure of Danish government misconduct in the 20th century, particularly the forced birth control campaign that began in the 1960s.
Greenland was a colony of Denmark until 1953, but is now an autonomous territory of Denmark. In 2009, the island gained the right to request independence through a vote. In 2023, the government of Greenland presented its first draft constitution.

We remind you that the former US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he wants Greenland to be under US control. In turn, Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede responded that Greenland is not for sale.

Amid Trump’s remarks, the Danish government announced an increase in defense spending for Greenland. The financial support will be at least $1.5 billion.

Meanwhile, Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede spoke of the desire to achieve the island’s independence from Denmark.

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Source: korrespondent

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