Today is April 29 and Danish Princess Benedikte celebrates her 77th birthday. Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (born 29 April 1944) is a member of the Danish royal family. Benedikte is the second daughter and child of King Frederick and Queen Ingrid of Denmark. Benedikte is the younger sister of the reigning Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II. Danish Princess Benedikte often represents her elder sister at official or semi-official events.