Michael Halbye died at 64, as a press release said. The businessman was known for his many activities but above all to be a close friend of the Danish royal family.
The royal family of Denmark has lived a complicated period. Indeed, Frederik X and Mary of Denmark learned the disappearance of one of their friends, Michael Halbye, in dramatic circumstances. So on vacation in Verbier, Switzerland, the man was the victim of a ski fall that will have been fatal to him. In a press release, it is indicated: “On April 12, during a ski accident, Michael Halbye fell on the track. He was quickly transported to hospital but died shortly after the follow -up of an internal hemorrhage“The 64 -year -old man was used to participating in the many events and receptions organized by the King and the Queen of Denmark.
The royal family reacts to the sudden disappearance of their friend: “He will be lacking a lot”
Very affected by the disappearance of her friend, Queen Mary spoke on the website of her foundation, of which he was a member of the board of directors: “Michael Halbye was a person who had a rare positive energy, vast knowledge and a strong commitment to make a difference for the poorest. He was also my friend and he will fail to a lot. My thoughts go to his family and loved ones“. As for her husband, he has not yet broken the silence, but is very affected. Michael Halbye had been present at the royal marriage and had attended the baptisms of the couple’s children: Christian, Isabella, Vincent and Josephine.
Michael Halbye worked closely with the LEGO company, the director is expressed: “He left a deep and positive imprint on those around him”
Michael Halbye was the vice-president of the Kirkbi company, who holds the Danish group Lego. Thus, the director of the world famous company said: “Our thoughts and our compassion go to his family and loved ones, who now have to face the unexpected loss of a man who, in all aspects of his life, has left a deep and positive imprint on those around him “. In addition, he also exercised as a member of the executive committee of WWF Denmark and had created the One Life Foundation.