Denmark

Sealed with a kiss: the crowning moment of a day of history for King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark

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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…
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Denmark

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…
European Royals

Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands send messages to King Frederik and Queen Mary

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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 Netherlands, Belgium and Spain have now released public messages to the new Danish king and queen, and to out-going Queen…
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Denmark

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…
Denmark

A special Danish-inspired menu at pub where Frederik and Mary met

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13th January 2024
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)…
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