King Frederik X and Queen Mary hosted their first Council of State (Statsrådsmiddag) Dinner in Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg on March 18th. The Statsrådsmiddag is held once in each parliamentary term of office, but this was the first since the Accession of King Fredrik X in January.
King Fredrick
Hæderstegnsmiddag 2024
Queen Margrethe II joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary as they hosted their first Hæderstegnsmiddag at Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg on the evening of March 11th, which was first established by King Frederik IX of Denmark on his birthday in 1953. Continue reading
King Frederik X and Queen Mary’s Nordic Tour
Following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark, the new King Frederik X and Queen Mary are going on a Tour of Nordic region, beginning with State Visits to Sweden and Norway in May followed by longer tours of the Faroe Islands and Greenland on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in June and July.
Proclamation Service at Aarhus Cathedral
The Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary for a Proclamation Service at Aarhus Cathedral on January 22nd, a week after the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X, as well as the Folketinget’s Celebration.
Parliament Reception at Christiansborg Palace
The Danish Royal Family joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary for the Folketinget’s Celebration of their Enthronement at Christiansborg Palace on January 15th, the day after the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X. Continue reading
Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark
King Frederik X was proclaimed the King of Denmark on the Balcony of Christiansborg Palace on January 14th, following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark after a 52-year Reign. The proclamation was followed by a Carriage Procession back to Amalienborg Palace.
Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is abdicating the Danish Throne in a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace on January 14th, after a Reign of 52-years. She will be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik, who becomes King Frederik X.
The Jewels of the Queens of Denmark
When Crown Prince Frederik becomes King Frederik X on the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark this Sunday, Crown Princess Mary will receive the spectacular Heirloom Jewels reserved for the exclusive use of the Queens of Denmark!
Danish New Year’s Levée 2024
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary joined Queen Margrethe II for a New Year’s Levée at Christiansborg Palace on January 4th, following the New Year’s Banquet and a New Year’s Levée, ahead of Queen Margrethe’s Abdication on January 14th. Continue reading
Danish New Year’s Levée 2024
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary joined Queen Margrethe II for a New Year’s Levée at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg, followed by a Levée for the Diplomatic Corps at Christiansborg Palace on January 3rd. Following the New Year’s Banquet on the 1st, another New Year’s Levee will be held tomorrow, ahead of Queen Margrethe’s Abdication on January 14th.