Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will formally abdicate by signing a declaration in front of her country’s Council of State.
And the Royal Household has confirmed that the moment that Her Majesty’s signature is complete on the Declaration of Abdication will be the moment that her reign ends and that of her son, Frederik begins.
The abdication will take place on January 14th 2024 at…
No coronation and a much happier proclamation: what to expect as King Frederik takes the Danish throne
3rd January 2024
When Margrethe II abdicates on January 14 2024, the reign of her son as King Frederik X will start. Unlike the United Kingdom, which marked the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Denmark’s process of accession to the throne is much simpler and more oriented…
The Danish Royal Household has confirmed title changes brought about by the abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the accession of her son as king.
The abdication takes place on January 14th 2024 and with just days to go, the court has announced how four members of the…
Denmark will start the New Year with a new monarch. Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14th 2024 and the throne will pass to her elder son who will become Frederik X.
He will be the first King of Denmark in over fifty years.
Frederik Andre Henrik Christian was born on May 26th 1968 in Copenhagen, the first child of Margrethe and her husband, Prince Henrik. He became heir to the throne of…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced her plans to abdicate at the start of 2024. The Danish monarch will step aside on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her reign. She will be succeeded by her son who will become Frederik X of Denmark and at his side will be…
Queen Margrethe overcome with emotion as she announces the end of her reign
31st December 2023
Queen Margrethe of Denmark was overcome with emotion as she surprised everyone by announcing the end of her reign.
The Queen of Denmark will abdicate on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession to the throne.
She will be succeeded immediately by her…
How a young prince made history as he promised loyalty to his country's constitution
30th December 2023
History was made in Denmark when Prince Christian made his solemn oath to honour the Danish Constitution in the autumn of 2023. The prince came of age on October 15th 2023 and a series of celebrations and constitutional events marked the moment that Denmark’s future king became an adult and able to reign of his own accord, if needed.
Prince Christian attended the Council of State for the…
The highs and lows in Denmark: another roller coaster year for the Danish Royal Family
29th December 2023
After the fickle 2022—which saw Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee and Crown Princess Mary’s 50th birthday but also saw global headlines for the removal of Prince Joachim’s children’s titles—we bet the Danish Royal Family were hoping for a quieter 2023.
In many…
The Crown Prince of Denmark has sent Christmas greetings into space.
Crown Prince Frederik chatted with astronaut Andreas Mogenson who is the first Dane to spend the festive season on the International Space Station.
The two enjoyed a video call between space and…
''People need people'': Crown Princess Mary reflects on the years past and to come
21st December 2023
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has shared a hopeful message on behalf of her foundation, the Mary Foundation, as 2023 quickly draws to a close.
The Danish Royal Family has shared a message from the Mary Foundation’s report that highlights our continual need for genuine human connection. The annual report serves to look back at the year that has passed and the year that is to…
