Denmark

Denmark's new king attends parliamentary reception on first full day of reign

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…
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King Frederik X's special gift to youngest children

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…
Denmark

King Frederik X ascends throne

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…
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates

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

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

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

Why Queen Margrethe will be able to step in for her son after he becomes King Frederik X

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…
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