Denmark

King Frederik X's special gift to youngest children

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14th January 2024
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, where, upon the accession of the monarch, their children are made Knights of the Order of the Elephant. On their 18th birthdays…
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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 throne of King Frederik X.Crown Prince ChristianThe new Crown Prince only celebrated his 18th birthday last October, at…
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Denmark

"United, bound, to the Kingdom of Denmark” - King Frederik X's royal motto

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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 the historic reign of Queen Margrethe, the King said that “For half a century, she has kept track of the times with our…
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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

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates

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14th January 2024
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…
European Royals

The King of Sweden sends poignant telegram to Queen Margrethe of Denmark on the day of her abdication

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14th January 2024
The King of Sweden has sent a very special message to Queen Margrethe of Denmark on the day of her abdication.With just hours to go until the Danish monarch signs away her throne in favour of her son, Frederik, Sweden’s royals have conveyed their thanks for her reign.In an open letter, King Carl XVI Gustaf said he wanted to ‘’express his warm thanks for the strong co-operation’’…
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