Queen Margrethe of Denmark signs her abdication – Long live King Frederik X

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has signed the declaration of her abdication during the Council of State at Christiansborg Palace.

Her son Frederik has now become King Frederik X of Denmark, and his wife has become Queen Mary. Their eldest son, Christian, is now the Crown Prince.

The new King and Queen will now host a levee for invited guests. Queen Margrethe will return home, and at 3 p.m., the new King will officially be proclaimed on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace.

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