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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.
After 52 years, Queen Margrethe of Denmark officially abdicated the throne, with her son Frederik succeeding her. During the abdication declaration, her grandson, Crown Prince Christian, was seen retrieving her cane and handing it to her, marking a sweet moment. Queen Margrethe expressed confidence in Christian's future role, emphasizing the historical continuity of the monarchy.
The Danish Royal House has released behind-the-scenes footage from King Frederik’s accession day, showing the King, Queen Mary, and their children on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace. The video captures the proud moment of King Frederik being proclaimed as the new monarch, as well as his heartfelt speech expressing his hope to be a gathering king of tomorrow. The Royal House also shared images of the historic moment, as seen from another perspective.
The recent proclamation of King Frederik X in Denmark drew comparisons to the UK's recent coronation of King Charles III, with both events attracting large crowds and media coverage. Despite differences in ceremony and tradition, both monarchies share similarities in public support and the challenge of managing their inherited legacies from popular queens. The Danish event, which followed Queen Margrethe's abdication, brought the city to a standstill and showcased widespread public engagement, dispelling expectations of a low-key affair.
Denmark's new King Frederik X visited the Danish parliament on his first formal day on the job, following his mother Queen Margrethe's abdication after 52 years on the throne. The king, accompanied by his wife Queen Mary, met with lawmakers and was proclaimed king by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Massive crowds celebrated the transition, with an estimated 300,000 people participating in the festivities.
The Danish Royal Family shared intimate behind-the-scenes moments from King Frederik's proclamation as he officially ascended the throne following Queen Margrethe's 52-year reign, with poignant footage showing the new King's nervous approach to the balcony and emotional family interactions. The abdication ceremony was marked by Queen Margrethe's last words, "God save the King," and the emotional support of her family. Tensions within the royal household were evident as Prince Joachim, whose children were stripped of their royal titles, attended the ceremony without his wife and children. The abdication marked the first time a Danish monarch had stepped down in 900 years, with Queen Margrethe citing a major back surgery as a factor in her decision to pass the responsibility to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
During King Frederik X's proclamation, the Danish royal family showcased subtle but significant details in their outfits, including Queen Consort Mary's family heirloom with ties to Napoleon Bonaparte and a tribute to Queen Margrethe, Princess Isabella's pearl brooch gifted by Margrethe, and King Frederik's insignia of Denmark's highest honour, The Order of the Elephant. Mary also wore Queen Margrethe II's Royal Family Order, while Princess Isabella's brooch was a Christening present from Margrethe and belonged to Queen Alexandrine of Denmark. Additionally, Mary donned a chic dress with red jewels representing the Danish flag, part of the Ruby Parure with ties to Napoleon, and King Frederik's accession will see his other children receive The Order of the Elephant.
Queen Margrethe's abdication announcement came as a surprise to her sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, with Frederik learning of her plans just three days before her New Year's Eve speech. Following her abdication, her son will become King Frederik X, and her daughter-in-law will be Queen Mary, with no grand coronation ceremony planned.
Queen Margrethe's abdication announcement came as a surprise to her sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, who found out just days before her public declaration. Following her decision, Prince Frederik will ascend to the throne as King Frederik X, with his wife becoming Queen Mary. The abdication will be formalized at a Council of State meeting, and there will be no grand coronation ceremony as in the UK.
Queen Margrethe of Denmark's announcement to abdicate and pass the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik, has sparked speculation amid rumors of an affair involving the prince. The decision comes after months of rumors about a potential affair with a Spanish socialite, which the Danish royal family neither confirmed nor denied. Experts believe the abdication was already in the works due to previous signs, such as the removal of titles from her younger son's children. The queen cited health reasons for her decision, while the prince and his wife, Crown Princess Mary, attempted to address the gossip.