Denmark

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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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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Denmark

A day of destiny: the time that the abdication of Margrethe II will take place

In just a week’s time, Queen Margrethe II will abdicate and bring to an end a reign that has spanned over half a century. She will be succeeded immediately by her elder son, who will become Frederik X. It is a moment of history but the process that will see the throne pass between mother and son will be a simple and low key one. Arrival of a queen Photographer Per Morten Abrahamsen for…
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Denmark

Danish Royal House confirms major title changes after accession of new king

The Danish Royal Household has confirmed title changes brought about by the abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the accession of her son as king. The abdication takes place on January 14th 2024 and with just days to go, the court has announced how four members of the royal family will be known from that date onwards. The statement confirms what was already known. On January 14th 2024, the…
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