Denmark

King Frederik X ascends throne

King Frederik X now reigns over Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Moments ago, Queen Margrethe signed the declaration of abdication in a special Council of State. King Frederik X has now succeeded his mother on the throne after a 52-year reign. The change in throne took place at Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the monarchy for the Danish kingdom. King Frederik X and Queen…
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Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

'Aunt Daisy'... Queen Margrethe ties throughout Europe

As Queen Margrethe’s reign draws to a close, today we’re looking back at the role ‘Aunt Daisy’ has played within the royal families of Europe. In April 2020, Queen Margrethe celebrated her 80th birthday. Special events had been planned to mark the occasion, but as well all remember, the coronavirus pandemic struck in early 2020 and by April, the world had shut down. Instead of a…
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Denmark

What is a royal motto and why does Frederik X need one?

Fifty-two years ago, a grieving daughter stood on the balcony at Christiansborg, stepping into her destiny as Denmark’s first modern queen. There, she partook in a tradition dating back 500 years: she announced her royal motto: “Guds hjælp, folkets kærlighed, Danmarks styrke,” which translates to “God’s help, the people’s love, Denmark’s strength.” A royal motto…
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Abdication of Queen Margrethe II

The last king of Denmark until now: the Frederick who changed everything

Denmark hasn’t had a king for over half a century. However, in 2024, all that will change as Margrethe II abdicates and her throne passes to her son who becomes Frederik X. He shares his name with the last man to reign – his grandfather, Frederick IX. And it’s thanks to his groundbreaking granddad that the throne passes to him at all. Denmark’s last king of the 20th century…
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