That Moment When Queen Margrethe II Abdicated

With a stroke of a pen, Queen Margrethe ended her 52-year reign on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Royal Recipe: Cranachan

The Royal Chefs provided a recipe for Cranachan on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, to celebrate Robert Burns Night.

Countess Athena Celebrates 12th Birthday

Countess Athena celebrates her 12th Birthday with her family in Washington DC on Wednesday, 24 January 2024.

Transfer of the Royal Flags

Queen Margrethe II Denmark Golden Jubilee

A solemn and symbolic ceremony took place where the royal flags were transferred from Queen Margrethe’s residence to King Frederik’s on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Royal Standard Raised at Frederik VIII’s Palace

At Queen Margrethe's residence, Christian IX's Palace, shortly after her abdication, the Royal Standard was taken down and the Flag of the Royal House was raised in its place, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

King Charles III’s Message to King Frederik X and Queen Mary

King Charles III sent a message to King Frederik X and Queen Mary following the proclamation on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Telegram to King Frederik X

King Carl XVI Gustaf congratulates King Frederik X in a telegram upon his accession to the throne on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Telegram to Queen Margrethe II

King Carl XVI Gustaf at his desk in 2020.

King Carl XVI Gustaf sent a telegram to Queen Margrethe II ahead of her abdication on Sunday morning, 14 January 2024

Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 20th Birthday

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrates her 20th birthday on Sunday, 21 January 2024.

Danish Royal Family on Frederik VIII’s Palace Balcony

Thousands gathered at Amalienborg to see King Frederik, Queen Mary and their four children appear on the balcony of their residence, Frederik VIII's Palace, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.