For all they knew, somebody could have been impersonating Prince Frederik, so they asked for an I.D. But then he used his influence and got the Police in to confirm his identity so he and his group had permission to skip the laws. If he was an impersonator and caused havoc then the bar could have lost their licence for not adhering to the rules.

More about the incident here ... apparently he wasn't 'turned away' according to the Police Commissioner.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-22/denmark-crown-prince-frederik-not-turned-away-from-brisbane-bar/8831844

Freddy isn't any better than I am so tuff titty, but really did it need 7 officers to bypass our laws ?

Aint it funny, first we criticise security staff because they do not carry out the law, then when a prince with no affiliation to this country other than by marriage is excluded because of that very law, many people get on their high horse and show their malice to the security staff. The law is the law and if it is allowed to be transgressed by one then that same action must be available to all. Come onndoes that mean a member of some foreign realm can commit a crime on our shores and not be held accountable ? If you or I did that same crime on their shores would be be charged ? Of course we would.

Frederic is the one I feel sorry for as he is paying the price of "his" security not doing their job and feeling justified in demanding entry.

Blame someone - blame his security staff not that of the Night Club.

The security guard at the club did a very good job.

I find it strange that in this day and age even a Prince does not carry some form of identification. He seems to me to be a very down to earth person not overly concerned with his royal position. This 'incident' comes accross as is a very minor insignificant storm in a teacup, more of an example of media persons taking some facts and creating an issue where none existed.

"Don't you know who I am"?

Must have been a bit suss methinks otherwise would have been let in.  Maybe he did not have a suit on.  Good to see staff are doing their job....if they indeed still have this job.

Again, the media blow something minor out of control.  Security were doing their job, the Prince gained entry, compliance was maintained, move on.  Much more interesting and maybe funny things to think-talk about.

Media tempest in a beer mug..I'm pretty sure the Prince is over it and has taken no offence.. but some of our mundane reporters had to find something to write about and blow it up to the extremes..

The bar did the right thing..it followed the law..it's a good law and should be enforced regardless..

If there is any blame it's with the Prince's entourage...

He proberly over dressed had a shirt on!!!

Great Dane! What could they be thinking? I suppose if you want your upmarket bar to go a little more upmarket then turning away royalty may just do that?