The first official portraits of Denmark’s new king and queen have been released as the first week of a new reign comes to a close.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary were photographed in the Throne Room at Christiansborg Palace just moments after His Majesty was proclaimed to Denmark from a nearby balcony.
The couple pose in front of the thrones they have just taken in a series of images…
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…
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 closed doors but images were later released.
They showed Margrethe signing the Declaration of Abdication while her son…
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…
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…
King Harald convinced King Frederik X and Queen Mary "will fulfill your new roles excellently"
14th January 2024
King Harald has sent a congratulatory message to King Frederik X and Queen Mary, telling the new monarch and his consort that he is “convinced that you will fulfill your new roles excellently.”
The Norwegian King released a message shortly after Queen Margrethe’s abdication. In the message to King Frederik, King Harald praised the former queen’s 52-year reign, saying that she has…
Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands send messages to King Frederik and Queen Mary
14th January 2024
Congratulatory messages continue to flood in for King Frederik X and Queen Mary as they celebrate their accession today.
In addition to messages from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, King Harald of Norway and King Charles III of the United Kingdom, the royal houses of 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…
