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 them.
Their Majesties were welcomed by dignitaries as well as family members on this first official event of the reign of Frederik…
King Frederik X's special gift to youngest children
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…
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 ascends throne
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 throne took place at Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the monarchy for the Danish kingdom. King Frederik X and Queen…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates
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…
The sun sets on the reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
13th January 2024
The sun has set across Denmark on the final full day of the reign of Queen Margrethe II.
As evening fell on January 13th 2024, the only monarch that most of the Danish population have ever known was making the final preparations for her abdication.
Margrethe II gives…
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…
What is a royal motto and why does Frederik X need one?
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…
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…
Why Queen Margrethe will be able to step in for her son after he becomes King Frederik X
10th January 2024
Queen Margrethe could, technically, resume control of the royal reins even after her abdication. The Danish Court has announced that Her Majesty will be able to act as regent in place of the soon to be Frederik X after she gives up the throne.
Regencies happen fairly frequently in Denmark with nominated royals stepping in for the monarch if they are abroad, on holiday or unable to carry out…