Denmark

Why Queen Margrethe will be able to step in for her son after he becomes King Frederik X

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10th January 2024
Queen Margrethe could, technically, resume control of the royal reins even after her abdication. The Danish Court has announced that Her Majesty will be able to act as regent in place of the soon to be Frederik X after she gives up the throne. Regencies happen fairly frequently in Denmark with nominated royals stepping in for the monarch if they are abroad, on holiday or unable to carry out…
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Denmark

A day of destiny: the time that the abdication of Margrethe II will take place

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7th January 2024
In just a week’s time, Queen Margrethe II will abdicate and bring to an end a reign that has spanned over half a century. She will be succeeded immediately by her elder son, who will become Frederik X. It is a moment of history but the process that will see the throne pass between mother and son will be a simple and low key one. Arrival of a queen Photographer Per Morten Abrahamsen for…
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Denmark

No coronation and a much happier proclamation: what to expect as King Frederik takes the Danish throne

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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 towards the Sovereign’s constitutional duties.  Many people will have seen the resurfaced images of Queen Margrethe’s…
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Denmark

Frederik of Denmark, born to be king

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31st December 2023
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…
Denmark

The path to a throne for Mary, future Queen of Denmark

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31st December 2023
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 his wife of 19 years, Mary. She will be the first Australian born consort of any European monarchy. We look at the life of a…
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