The new Danish line of succession
With King Frederik X now on the throne, the line of Danish succession has changed. Who is in the line of succession and in what…
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King Frederik addresses Danish people for the first time
The King of Denmark, Frederik X, has addressed his people for the first time as their monarch. Standing on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in…
Royal standard raised at Frederik VIII’s Palace
The Royal Standard has been raised at the residence of King Frederik X to signal the change in monarchs. This morning, the Royal Standard was…
King Frederik X proclaimed on Christiansborg balcony
King Frederik X of Denmark has been proclaimed King from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace. His mother, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated an hour ago after…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark signs her abdication – Long live King Frederik X
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…
The Danish Emerald Parure
The Emerald Parure is part of the Danish Crown Jewels, so we might soon see Queen Mary wearing this. The set consists of a tiara,…
How Australians feel about one of their own becoming Queen of Denmark
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is the first Australian to become queen of a reigning royal family. Born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Mary Donaldson met…
Tivoli Gardens to celebrate King Frederik X with spectacular fireworks
Tivoli Gardens, a historical amusement park in Copenhagen, will host a large fireworks display in honour of the new King Frederik X. The Danish royal…
Meet Queen Mary of Denmark
Queen Mary of Denmark was born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson on 5 February 1972 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia as the youngest daughter of John Dalgleish Donaldson…
Queen Mary’s crown removed from the Tower
Queen Mary’s Crown has been removed from the Tower of London for modification work ahead of the coronation. Queen Mary’s Crown will be used for…