Denmark

Denmark's day of destiny: Margrethe II to abdicate, Frederik X to take the throne

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14th January 2024
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 history will be Frederik’s elder son, Christian, who, at the moment of accession, becomes Crown Prince of Denmark.Waiting…
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Denmark

The symbolic gesture that will signal the start of a new reign in Denmark

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12th January 2024
A very significant move will signal the start of the reign of King Frederik X of Denmark.Immediately after Queen Margrethe has signed the Declaration of Abdication, she will leave the chamber at Christiansborg Palace where the moment of history occurs during a Council of State. As she walks away, her son and successor will take a few steps around the table where he will assume the head place…
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Denmark

What is a royal motto and why does Frederik X need one?

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12th January 2024
Fifty-two years ago, a grieving daughter stood on the balcony at Christiansborg, stepping into her destiny as Denmark’s first modern queen.There, she partook in a tradition dating back 500 years: she announced her royal motto: “Guds hjælp, folkets kærlighed…
Denmark

Who will attend Denmark's day of history as the throne passes to a new monarch?

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12th January 2024
When King Frederik X is proclaimed King of Denmark on January 14th 2024, it will be a decidedly more simple affair than the coronation of King Charles III last year at Westminster Abbey.However, the apparently simple schedule belies a moment of great history and it will be attended by significant members of his royal family.Queen MargretheOf course, Queen Margrethe will be in…
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Luxembourg

A glimpse of Luxembourg's newest prince - and a change to his name

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10th January 2024
Luxembourg is still celebrating the birth of its newest prince, the seventh grandchild for Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. The new he baby arrived safely Sunday, 7th January. Two days later, the Grand Duchess posted a series of images across her social media accounts portraying the first family moments of Prince Balthazar, including the first picture of Prince Félix and…
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