King Frederik and Queen Mary in mourning as their close friend dies in tragic ski accident
- Michael Halbye, a Lego boss and close friend of the Danish royal family, died in a skiing accident in Switzerland on April 12, 2025, after falling off piste and suffering internal bleeding.
- Queen Mary of Denmark expressed sadness over Halbye's death, describing him as a friend who had 'rare positive energy' and a strong commitment to helping others.
- Chair Thomas Kirk Kristiansen noted Halbye was a 'close, trusted partner' for Kirkbi and its management, and he emphasized the impact Halbye had on those around him.
- Michel Knecht, a Lego trainer, mourned Halbye's passing on LinkedIn with a tribute post saying, 'The whole Lego family mourns Michael Halbye.
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In the midst of the celebrations for the age of Princess Isabella, Frederick and Mary of Denmark have received a painful news: the death of Michael Halbye, close friend and former professor of the monarch. The businessman lost his life on 12 April last in a tragic ski accident. As he descended on one of the slopes of the area known as 4 Valléés, he suffered a fall and, although he was rescued alive, failed to survive due to a severe internal hem…
While skiing, Michael Halbye fell so badly that, despite rapid intervention and helicopter transport to the hospital, he succumbed to internal injuries.
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