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The new line of succession in Denmark

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14th January 2024
King Frederik X has now ascended the throne of Denmark. The new monarch had been the longest serving heir in Europe and the last time the line of succession in his realm altered was a decade ago. Let’s take a look at the updated list, the first line of succession to the throne of King Frederik X.Crown Prince ChristianThe new Crown Prince only celebrated his 18th birthday last October, at…
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King Frederik X ascends throne

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14th January 2024
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…
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The sun sets on the reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

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13th January 2024
The sun has set across Denmark on the final full day of the reign of Queen Margrethe II.As evening fell on January 13th 2024, the only monarch that most of the Danish population have ever known was making the final preparations for her abdication.Margrethe II gives up the throne on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession. By the time the sun sets on that day of history her…
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What is a royal motto and why does Frederik X need one?

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12th January 2024
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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