The King replies "the Danish soldier will be me." According to the story, the flag was taken down. King Christian X became the hero of a number of myths about his defense of the Danish Jews. He became the subject of a persistent urban legend according to which, during Nazi occupation, Nazis forced the Jews to wear the Star of David and the king donned the Star of David himself as a symbol of solidarity with them. However, in Denmark, unlike other Nazi-controlled territories, Jews were never forced to wear the Star of David. The legend likely stems from a 1942 British report that claimed he threatened to don the star if this was forced upon Danish Jews, and was popularised when it was included in Leon Uris's best-selling novel, Exodus. It is true, however, that the King intended to wear the star in case the Danish Jews were forced to do so. In his personal diary, he wrote this entry: "When you look at the inhumane treatment of Jews, not only in Germany but occupied countries as well, you start worrying that such a demand might also be put on us, but we must clearly refuse such this due to their protection under the Danish constitution. I stated that I could not meet such a demand towards Danish citizens. If such a demand is made, we would best meet it by all wearing the Star of David." The myth may originate from a Swedish newspaper cartoon, in which the King is asked what to do if Nazi-supported prime minister Erik Scavenius makes the Jews wear yellow stars. The King replied that in that case, all Danes would have to wear such stars. Titles, styles and honours Titles and styles 26 September 1870 – 29 January 1906: His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark 29 January 1906 – 14 May 1912: His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Denmark 14 May 1912 – 1 December 1918: His Majesty The King of Denmark 1 December 1918 – 17 June 1944: His Majesty The King of Denmark and Iceland 17 June 1944 – 20 April 1947: His Majesty The King of Denmark Honours King Christian X Land in Greenland is named after him. Danish and Icelandic honours Knight of the Elephant, 26 September 1888 Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, 26 September 1888 Commemorative Medal for the Golden Wedding