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Denmark's royal family, including King Frederik X, Queen Mary, and Queen Margrethe, attended a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral, marking the new king's first official visit outside the capital. The service, planned in just a few weeks, drew crowds of around 70,000 people, with residents expressing hope for a new era under the new king's reign.
Denmark's new King Frederik X, accompanied by Queen Mary and Queen Margrethe, attended a celebratory church service at Aarhus Cathedral, marking his first official visit outside Copenhagen since being proclaimed king. The royal family drove through Aarhus to the cathedral, where they waved to crowds gathered outside. The hour-long service was planned in just a few weeks, with King Frederik having a hand in selecting the hymns. Police expected around 70,000 people to line the royal route, and residents expressed excitement about the new king's reign.
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark attended their first church service as monarch and queen, accompanied by their four children and outgoing queen Margrethe. The royal family greeted well-wishers at Aarhus Cathedral, with the new king donning full military regalia. The family also released an official portrait following the king's ascension, amidst ongoing scrutiny of the royal couple's romance and recent controversies.