Denmark

Crown Prince Christian to take the lead in this year's Royal Run

King Frederik will undertake his first Royal Run since ascending the throne this May, and he’ll be joined by Queen Mary and Crown Prince Christian for runs around Denmark. The Royal Run website shared the Danish Royal Family’s run schedule earlier this week, sharing that on 20 May, King Frederik will take part in the Royal Run in Fredericia, which is this year’s host city, before joining…
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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…
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"United, bound, to the Kingdom of Denmark” - King Frederik X's royal motto

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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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…
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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 sun sets on the reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

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 up the throne on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession. By the time the sun sets on that day of history her…
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