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