queen mary

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…

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…

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 be attended by significant members of his royal family. Queen Margrethe Of course, Queen Margrethe will be in…

It’s a big week for the Danish royal family as it prepares for the first abdication of a monarch in six centuries. But before that moment of history, there’s the small matter of a prince and princess becoming teenagers. Yes, with just days to go until they become King and Queen of Denmark, Frederik and Mary have also seen their two youngest children reach those teenage…