The Danish Royal Family has marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Denmark in World War II.
King Frederik, Queen Mary, Queen Margrethe and Princess Benedikte began the day with a memorial service at Our Lady’s Church in Copenhagen on the 80th anniversary of Denmark’s liberation on 4 May 1945.
Bishop Peter Skov-Jacobsen of the Diocese of Copenhagen led the service.
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They were joined by members of the Danish government, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and foreign embassies. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also attended as representatives of the British Royal Family. The Duchess of Gloucester is originally from Denmark.
Afterwards, the Danish and British royals attended a memorial service in Mindelunden, where many resistance fighters are buried. King Frederik and Queen Mary laid a wreath at the service, as did the Duke and Duchess. Queen Margrethe was visibly moved throughout the ceremony.
In the evening, the King and Queen lit candles in the windows of Amalienborg Palace. When the Danes learned about their liberation, many placed candles in their windows to celebrate across the country.
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Denmark was officially liberated at 8:00 am on 4 May 1945.
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