A look back on a day of history: Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s abdication in photos

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Posted By: Brittani Barger Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 2:10

It was a day of history when Queen Margrethe of Denmark abdicated the throne in favour of her elder son, Frederik.

The date was 14 January 2024 when the Queen signed her abdication papers and Frederik became King of Denmark. Let’s look back on that day in photos.

Crown Prince Frederik leaves Amalienborg Palace for the last time as heir. (Screenshot/Fair Use)

Queen Margrethe signs her abdication papers. (Screenshot/Fair Use)

A moment of history as the new King Frederik takes the monarch’s seat. (Screenshot/Fair Use)

The Prime Minister proclaims Frederik as King of Denmark. DR/Screenshot/Fair use

King Frederik addresses his people for the first time. Screenshot/DR/Fair Use

The Royal Family appears on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace after the proclamation. Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

The new King and Queen travel in their first carriage procession to Amalienborg Palace.
The King and Queen greet spectators outside Amalienborg Palace.

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Brittani Barger
Brittani is from the United States and has been researching, writing and reporting on the royals for over a decade. Successfully gaining exclusives and interviews with royals across the globe, Brittani left her role as an editor for another news site to help bring you Royal News. She's been seen on BBC World, WION News and other news programs to discuss the royal families.

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