The King and Queen of Denmark have attended a reception at the country’s parliament as a brand new reign gets under way.
On a snowy morning in Copenhagen, King Frederik X and Queen Mary arrived at the parliament where Queen Margrethe was waiting to greet them.
Their Majesties were welcomed by dignitaries as well as family members on this first official event of the reign of Frederik…
King Frederik X has bestowed his children with a special gift as he marks the beginning of his reign: Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine have all been named Knights of the Order of the Elephant.
This tradition has been long-held within Denmark…
Queen Margrethe II was overcome with emotion as she passed the throne of Denmark to her elder son.
Her Majesty abdicated in a private Council of State held at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen on the afternoon of January 14th 2024.
The brief meeting took place behind…
Sealed with a kiss: the crowning moment of a day of history for King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark
14th January 2024
The King and Queen of Denmark sealed the start of a new reign with a lingering kiss during a balcony appearance.
King Frederik and Queen Mary were greeted with huge cheers as they kissed just minutes after the proclamation of the new reign.
The couple had held hands and hugged as they appeared before tens of thousands waiting for them at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Less than an…
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…
"United, bound, to the Kingdom of Denmark” - King Frederik X's royal motto
14th January 2024
King Frederik X promised to be “a gathering king of tomorrow” in his accession speech.
Speaking from the balcony at Christiansborg Palace moments after his proclamation, King Frederik paid tribute to his mother and vowed to give his all to Denmark.
Reflecting on…
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…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has abdicated.
Just after 2pm, in front of a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Her Majesty signed a Declaration of Abdication.
She was succeeded immediately by her son who becomes King Frederik X.
The abdication…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark will abdicate this afternoon.
The Danish monarch will sign away her throne in a special Council of State meeting at Christiansborg Palace. As soon as her signature is complete, her son will become King Frederik X.
Witnessing this moment of…
Back where it all began in 2000, the El Loco Slip Inn pub in Sydney is preparing to commemorate the accession of King Frederik X and Queen Mary with a special ‘DenMex’ celebration.
During the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Crown Prince Frederik anonymously slipped into the Mexican-themed pub with friends (including his brother, cousins King Felipe, Princess Märtha Louise and Prince Nikolaos)…
